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Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony HX300
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was revealed 5 years prior to the HX400V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the I-10 matches up against the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony HX400V

 I-10 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Pentax I-10

 HX400V I-10 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony HX400V

 I-10 HX400V 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 provides exterior 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) and the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the I-10 versus the HX400V.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and HX400V is 93 and 62 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and HX400V.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX400V to render extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older I-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography details
Sony HX400V Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography details
Sony HX400V Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography information
Sony HX400V Sports photography information
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
Sony HX400V Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography information
Sony HX400V Landscape photography information
36
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Sony HX400V
 Pentax Optio I-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio I-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-25 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Prime Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 gr (0.34 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $310 $448