Clicky

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The SD3500 IS was announced 7 months after the P80 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Pentax P80

 SD3500 IS P80 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2009Newer by 7 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 P80 SD3500 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Pentax P80

 SD3500 IS P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS features physical measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the P80.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and P80.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SD3500 IS to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SD3500 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Pentax P80 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography information
Pentax P80 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax P80 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography information
Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
32
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Pentax P80
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Pentax Optio P80
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 model NB-6L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $200