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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4000 IS was revealed 11 months before the RZ10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD4000 IS grades against the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Pentax RZ10

 SD4000 IS RZ10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 RZ10 SD4000 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2010More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Pentax RZ10

 SD4000 IS RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS has physical measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the RZ10.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and RZ10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax RZ10 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (178 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography details
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography details
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (178 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (178 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging advice
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Pentax RZ10
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Pentax Optio RZ10
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-02 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
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 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
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), 320 x 240 (240 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 life - 178 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L D-LI92
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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $200