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Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax E85

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced September 2009
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Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon A3000 IS versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was brought out 4 months later than the E85 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the A3000 IS scores against the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Pentax E85

 A3000 IS E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Canon A3000 IS

 E85 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Pentax E85

 A3000 IS E85 
IntroducedJanuary 2010September 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS vs the E85.

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and E85.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax E85 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Pentax E85
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography features
Pentax E85 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
Pentax E85 Landscape photography factors
26
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging details
Pentax E85 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Pentax E85
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPentax Optio E85
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Pentax Optio E85
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-8L D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $240 $0