Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80
95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Pentax WS80
SD3500 IS | WS80 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon SD3500 IS
WS80 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Pentax WS80
SD3500 IS | WS80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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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 |