Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX9V
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio I-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony HX9V
I-10 | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Pentax I-10
HX9V | I-10 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony HX9V
I-10 | HX9V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Pentax I-10 and Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 |