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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was manufactured 24 months before the WG-2 GPS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 SD3500 IS WG-2 GPS 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Canon SD3500 IS

 WG-2 GPS SD3500 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 SD3500 IS WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS features external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD3500 IS versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD3500 IS and the WG-2 GPS.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography highlights
42
fairly wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Alternate name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-08 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 images
Style 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release - $300