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Pentax I-10 vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S2100 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Pentax I-10 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was launched very close to the S2100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the I-10 matches up against the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony S2100

 I-10 S2100 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Pentax I-10

 S2100 I-10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony S2100

 I-10 S2100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax I-10 features external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax I-10 vs Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the I-10 and the S2100.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax I-10
Street photography with Sony S2100
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography information
Sony S2100 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
Sony S2100 Landscape photography info
36
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Sony S2100
 Pentax Optio I-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio I-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-25 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153g (0.34 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID D-LI92 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $310 $0