Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX300

Here is a extensive overview of the Pentax I-10 versus Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the I-10 scores versus the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio I-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 offers 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Pentax I-10 versus Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the I-10 versus the WX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and WX300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX300 to offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.