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Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Announced January 2010
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 A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was unveiled 18 months prior to the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Pentax RZ10

 A3000 IS RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon A3000 IS

 RZ10 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Pentax RZ10

 A3000 IS RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS and the RZ10.

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and RZ10.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax RZ10 to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (178 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography details
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
66
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (178 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (178 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging features
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Pentax RZ10
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum 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 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $240 $200