Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX300

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was manufactured 4 years before the HX300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the I-10 scores against the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio I-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax I-10 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the I-10 against the HX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and HX300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and HX300.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX300 to offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.