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Pentax I-10 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S930 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony S930
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony S930

 I-10 S930 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Pentax I-10

 S930 I-10 

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony S930

 I-10 S930 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
Portrait photography with Sony S930
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography info
Sony S930 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
Sony S930 Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
36
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Sony S930
 Pentax Optio I-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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