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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was revealed at a similar time to the I-10 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Pentax I-10

 SD3500 IS I-10 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 I-10 SD3500 IS 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Pentax I-10

 SD3500 IS I-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the I-10.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and I-10.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SD3500 IS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography info
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Pentax Optio I-10
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $310