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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was announced 7 months after the WS80 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD3500 IS scores against the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Pentax WS80

 SD3500 IS WS80 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2009More modern by 7 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 WS80 SD3500 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Pentax WS80

 SD3500 IS WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the WS80.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and WS80.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SD3500 IS to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SD3500 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
weather proofing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax WS80 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
23
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Travel photography highlights
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition (125 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
42
really wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging features
Pentax WS80 Vlogging features
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Pentax WS80
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Pentax Optio WS80
Other name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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) 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release - $220