Pentax I-10 vs Sony W370
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
Pentax I-10 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax I-10 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the I-10 scores versus the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio I-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony W370
| I-10 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Pentax I-10
| W370 | I-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony W370
| I-10 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Pentax I-10 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax I-10 enjoys physical dimensions 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 W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Pentax I-10 vs Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the I-10 against the W370.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Pentax I-10 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and W370.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
Pentax I-10 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sony W370 Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports photography with Pentax I-10
Sports photography with Sony W370
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
Landscape photography with Sony W370
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-25 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Prime | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 153g (0.34 pounds) | 179g (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $310 | $230 |
