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Pentax I-10 vs Sony T99

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Pentax I-10 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony T99 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Pentax I-10 versus Sony T99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was launched 5 months before the T99 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the I-10 grades vs the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony T99

 I-10 T99 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Pentax I-10

 T99 I-10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony T99

 I-10 T99 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax I-10 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 enjoys exterior measurements 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 T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Pentax I-10 versus Sony T99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the I-10 against the T99.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and T99.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony T99 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony T99 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography highlights
Sony T99 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax I-10
Sports photography with Sony T99
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
Landscape photography with Sony T99
36
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Sony T99
 Pentax Optio I-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-25 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime Bionz
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153g (0.34 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $310 $179