Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX10
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX10 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011

Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Pentax I-10 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The I-10 was released 11 months earlier than the WX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the I-10 grades versus the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio I-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony WX10
I-10 | WX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Pentax I-10
WX10 | I-10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
Display dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony WX10
I-10 | WX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Pentax I-10 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the I-10 and the WX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and WX10.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-25 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) | 161 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 ID | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $310 | $200 |