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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RZ10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was revealed 3 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX400 IS scores versus the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Pentax RZ10

 SX400 IS RZ10 
RevealedJuly 2014July 2011Fresher by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon SX400 IS

 RZ10 SX400 IS 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Pentax RZ10

 SX400 IS RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS and the RZ10.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and RZ10 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and RZ10.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX400 IS to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (178 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
60
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (178 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (190 shots)
no Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (178 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging advice
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Pentax RZ10
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-07-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life 190 shots 178 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $229 $200