Pentax I-10 vs Sony W610
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Pentax I-10 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
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Lets look more in depth at the Pentax I-10 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe I-10 was launched 23 months before the W610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the I-10 scores vs the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio I-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony W610
| I-10 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Pentax I-10
| W610 | I-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony W610
| I-10 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Pentax I-10 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 has outer dimensions 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 W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the I-10 vs the W610.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Pentax I-10 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and W610.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W610 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older I-10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-25 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Prime | BIONZ |
| 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $310 | $200 |