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Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was unveiled 7 months after the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Pentax RZ10

 A4000 IS RZ10 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011More modern by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon A4000 IS

 RZ10 A4000 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Pentax RZ10

 A4000 IS RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS provides physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A4000 IS and the RZ10.

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and RZ10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern A4000 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (175 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (178 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography information
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography information
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (175 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
environment proofing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (178 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography features
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (175 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A4000 IS
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Pentax RZ10
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 175 shots 178 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $199 $200