Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10
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Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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 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").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Pentax RZ10
A3000 IS | RZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon A3000 IS
RZ10 | A3000 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Pentax RZ10
A3000 IS | RZ10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Contrast the Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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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 |