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Canon A810 vs Pentax S1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A810 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Canon A810 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A810 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was released 12 months after the S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A810 matches up against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Pentax S1

 A810 S1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012March 2011More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon A810

 S1 A810 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A810 and Pentax S1

 A810 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A810 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A810 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A810 versus the S1.

Canon A810 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and S1.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A810 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher A810 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography factors
Pentax S1 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography advice
Pentax S1 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography advice
Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging details
Pentax S1 Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A810 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot A810Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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 focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171g (0.38 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 260 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $99 $174