Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax K-x
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Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Announced December 2009
Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax K-x Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon A3500 IS and Pentax K-x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe A3500 IS was manufactured 3 years after the K-x which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon A3500 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the K-x for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Pentax K-x
A3500 IS | K-x | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | December 2009 | Newer by 38 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Canon A3500 IS
K-x | A3500 IS | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Pentax K-x
A3500 IS | K-x | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS has physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS and Pentax K-x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS and the K-x.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and K-x is 96 and 69 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and K-x.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A3500 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon A3500 IS will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.
Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Pentax K-x |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-12-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 16.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) | 580 grams (1.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 1900 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $115 | $600 |