Pentax I-10 vs Sony W530

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax I-10 versus Sony W530, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was launched 11 months prior to the W530 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the I-10 grades versus the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax I-10 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax I-10 versus Sony W530 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the I-10 and the W530.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and W530.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W530 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.