Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax RZ10
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Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Pentax RZ10
A1100 IS | RZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon A1100 IS
RZ10 | A1100 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 29 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Pentax RZ10
A1100 IS | RZ10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Canon A1100 IS versus Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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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 |