Pentax I-10 vs Sony W620
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2012

Pentax I-10 vs Sony W620 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax I-10 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The I-10 was announced 23 months before the W620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the I-10 matches up versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio I-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony W620
I-10 | W620 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Pentax I-10
W620 | I-10 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony W620
I-10 | W620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Pentax I-10 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax I-10 comes with physical dimensions 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 W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Pentax I-10 and Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the I-10 against the W620.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and W620.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W620 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-25 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 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 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 grams (0.34 lbs) | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 220 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 | Single | Single |
Price at release | $310 | $102 |