Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX200V

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX200V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HX200V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the I-10 matches up versus the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the I-10 against the HX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and HX200V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and HX200V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older I-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.