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Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(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
Sony WX350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony WX350

 I-10 WX350 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax I-10

 WX350 I-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony WX350

 I-10 WX350 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography information
Sony WX350 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Sony WX350
 Pentax Optio I-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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