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Canon A1300 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A1300 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A1300 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A1300 versus Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was revealed about the same time to the VS20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1300 grades vs the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Pentax VS20

 A1300 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Canon A1300

 VS20 A1300 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Pentax VS20

 A1300 VS20 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1300 versus Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A1300 vs the VS20.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and VS20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography advice
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1300
Street photography with Pentax VS20
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
33
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography details
Pentax VS20 Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography features
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography features
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging features
Pentax VS20 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A1300 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Pentax VS20
 Canon PowerShot A1300Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Pentax Optio VS20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format 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 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 220 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $119 $106