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Canon 1D X vs Pentax VS20

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
73
Overall
68
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon 1D X vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Replacement is Canon 1D X II
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon 1D X vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon 1D X and Pentax VS20, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 1D X (18MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the 1D X (Full frame) and VS20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D X was unveiled 3 months prior to the VS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1D X scores vs the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Pentax VS20

 1D X VS20 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Canon 1D X

 VS20 1D X 

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Pentax VS20

 1D X VS20 
AnnouncedOctober 2011January 2012Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D X vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X has got exterior dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D X and Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D X vs the VS20.

Canon 1D X vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X and VS20 is 50 and 90 respectively.

Canon 1D X vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X and VS20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D X with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 1D X will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Canon 1D X vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D X
Portrait photography with Pentax VS20
79
focusing manually
decent MP (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D X
Street photography with Pentax VS20
59
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Sports photography highlights
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery power (1,120 shots)
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
49
weather proof
decent MP (18MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (1,120 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than others in class (235g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X Landscape photography info
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography info
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent MP (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
low battery power (1,120 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X Vlogging information
Pentax VS20 Vlogging information
28
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon 1D X vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Pentax VS20
 Canon EOS-1D XPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS-1D X Pentax Optio VS20
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-10-18 2012-01-25
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 61 3
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340 grams (2.95 pounds) 235 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 2786 not tested
Other
Battery life 1120 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E4N D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
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