Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX350
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX350 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Old Model is Sony WX300
- Refreshed by Sony WX500

Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The I-10 was introduced 5 years before the WX350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the I-10 grades vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio I-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony WX350
I-10 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax I-10
WX350 | I-10 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 49 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony WX350
I-10 | WX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax I-10 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the I-10 and the WX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and WX350.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX350 to produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged I-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio I-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-25 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 153g (0.34 lbs) | 164g (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 life | - | 470 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $310 | $270 |