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Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(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
Sony WX10
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony WX10

 I-10 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Pentax I-10

 WX10 I-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony WX10

 I-10 WX10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX10 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography information
Sony WX10 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax I-10
Travel photography with Sony WX10
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Sony WX10
 Pentax Optio I-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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