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Pentax I-10 vs Sony TX30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Pentax I-10 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony TX30 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Pentax I-10 versus Sony TX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was introduced 4 years prior to the TX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the I-10 scores vs the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony TX30

 I-10 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Pentax I-10

 TX30 I-10 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony TX30

 I-10 TX30 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Pentax I-10 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 has got 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) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Pentax I-10 versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the I-10 compared to the TX30.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and TX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and TX30.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TX30 to result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged I-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proof
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX30 Landscape photography factors
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging information
Sony TX30 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
34
quite wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Sony TX30
 Pentax Optio I-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-25 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $310 $230