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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Pentax RZ18, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 19 months prior to the RZ18 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Pentax RZ18

 SD3500 IS RZ18 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 RZ18 SD3500 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2011February 2010Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Pentax RZ18

 SD3500 IS RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Pentax RZ18 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the RZ18.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and RZ18.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography info
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good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (178g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography features
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography features
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (178g)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
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decently wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging info
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Pentax RZ18
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Pentax Optio RZ18
Other name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-08 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost - $210