Canon 650D vs Pentax VS20
65 Imaging
60 Features
76 Overall
66
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon 650D vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Also Known as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
- Older Model is Canon 600D
- Successor is Canon 700D
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced January 2012
Canon 650D vs Pentax VS20 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Canon 650D and Pentax VS20, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 650D (18MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly close but the 650D (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 650D was introduced 7 months after the VS20 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 650D grades versus the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 650D vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 650D and Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are available at Canon 650D Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Pentax VS20
650D | VS20 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | January 2012 | Newer by 7 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Canon 650D
VS20 | 650D |
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Common features in the Canon 650D and Pentax VS20
650D | VS20 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Canon 650D vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 650D provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Canon 650D and Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 650D compared to the VS20.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 650D and VS20 is 65 and 90 respectively.
Canon 650D vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 650D and VS20.
To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 650D having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 650D will render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher 650D will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 650D vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Canon EOS 650D | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 650D | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Also called as | EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-08-20 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 3 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 575 grams (1.27 lbs) | 235 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 722 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E8 | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $498 | $106 |