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Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Pentax I-10 and Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was unveiled 18 months before the HX9V making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the I-10 grades against the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony HX9V

 I-10 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Pentax I-10

 HX9V I-10 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony HX9V

 I-10 HX9V 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the I-10 against the HX9V.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged I-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography details
Sony HX9V Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
Sony HX9V Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography details
Sony HX9V Sports photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
36
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
Sony HX9V Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Sony HX9V
 Pentax Optio I-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-25 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153g (0.34 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $310 $328