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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RS1500 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 13 months prior to the RS1500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD3500 IS scores against the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Pentax RS1500

 SD3500 IS RS1500 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 RS1500 SD3500 IS 
ReleasedMarch 2011February 2010More modern by 13 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Pentax RS1500

 SD3500 IS RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the RS1500.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and RS1500.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography features
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography factors
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography features
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography features
42
fairly wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging information
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Pentax RS1500
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Pentax Optio RS1500
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release - $150