Pentax I-10 vs Sony W690

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax I-10 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was released 3 years earlier than the W690 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the I-10 scores against the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio I-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Pentax I-10 versus Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the I-10 against the W690.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and W690.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older I-10 will be behind in sensor tech.