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Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon A1100 IS versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the RZ10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Pentax RZ10

 A1100 IS RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon A1100 IS

 RZ10 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Pentax RZ10

 A1100 IS RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS provides physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the RZ10.

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and RZ10.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax RZ10 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography information
26
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (178 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
66
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (178 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (178 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Pentax RZ10
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 178 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $200