Sony H20 with Pentax I-10 Comparison

Sony H20 and Pentax I-10 Main Features

  • May, 2009
  • January, 2010
  • 10 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 38-380 mm (10x) F3.5-4.4 Zoom Lens
  • 28-140 mm (5x) F3.5-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 80 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 107 x 69 x 47 mm, 250g.
  • 101 x 65 x 28 mm, 153g.
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Sony H20 Scores


Imaging score
19
Features score
41
Value for money score
57
Portability score
93
Overall score
40

Pentax I-10 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
34
Value for money score
53
Portability score
97
Overall score
35

Pentax Optio I-10 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Overview


Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 with Pentax Optio I-10. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Sony H20 was released in 2009, and Pentax I-10 in 2010. Optio I-10 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-H20 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-H20 is greater than that of Optio I-10. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Cyber-shot DSC-H20), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Pentax I-10, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Sony H20 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Optio I-10
Brand Sony Pentax
Model Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Optio I-10
Announced May, 2009 January, 2010
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 2 10
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.10 4.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 10 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 3200 6400
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model NP-BG1 D-LI92
Physical
Weight 250 g 153 g
Physical Dimensions 107 x 69 x 47 mm 101 x 65 x 28 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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