Pentax I-10 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Superseded the Sony RX100 VI
Pentax I-10 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Pentax I-10 versus Sony RX100 VII, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the I-10 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe I-10 was released 10 years before the RX100 VII which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the I-10 scores vs the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax I-10 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony RX100 VII
I-10 | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Pentax I-10
RX100 VII | I-10 | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | January 2010 | More modern by 115 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony RX100 VII
I-10 | RX100 VII | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Pentax I-10 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax I-10 features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax I-10 versus Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the I-10 and the RX100 VII.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and RX100 VII is 93 and 88 respectively.
Pentax I-10 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and RX100 VII.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The I-10 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will provide more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged I-10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-25 | 2019-07-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153g (0.34 lb) | 302g (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $310 | $1,298 |