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Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax E70

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax E70 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A1100 IS and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was revealed 2 months after the E70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Pentax E70

 A1100 IS E70 
Display size2.5"2.4"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution115k112kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Canon A1100 IS

 E70 A1100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Pentax E70

 A1100 IS E70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS has physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the E70.

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and E70.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A1100 IS to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography advice
Pentax E70 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography info
Pentax E70 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Pentax E70
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography details
Pentax E70 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography advice
Pentax E70 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Pentax E70
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Pentax E70
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISPentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Pentax Optio E70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $160 $140