Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio I-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony HX400V
I-10 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Pentax I-10
HX400V | I-10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony HX400V
I-10 | HX400V | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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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 |