Pentax I-10 vs Sony S930
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony S930 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S930 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax I-10 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The I-10 was unveiled 13 months after the S930 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the I-10 scores versus the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S930 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio I-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony S930
I-10 | S930 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Pentax I-10
S930 | I-10 |
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Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony S930
I-10 | S930 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Pentax I-10 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Pentax I-10 versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the I-10 against the S930.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and S930.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax I-10 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern I-10 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-25 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime | - |
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 | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.4 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153g (0.34 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $310 | $219 |