Pentax I-10 vs Sony QX30

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax I-10 versus Sony QX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was unveiled 5 years before the QX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the I-10 matches up against the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio I-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are provided at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax I-10 comes with exterior 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) while the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the I-10 versus the QX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and QX30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and QX30.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony QX30 to offer extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.