Canon S110 vs Pentax E85
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Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Launched September 2012
- Old Model is Canon S100
- Renewed by Canon S120
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced September 2009
Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Canon S110 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty close but the S110 (1/1.7") and E85 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S110 was launched 3 years after the E85 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S110 scores versus the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S110 and Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Pentax E85
S110 | E85 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | September 2009 | Newer by 37 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Canon S110
E85 | S110 |
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Common features in the Canon S110 and Pentax E85
S110 | E85 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Canon S110 versus Pentax E85 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S110 versus the E85.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and E85.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The S110 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent S110 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot S110 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lbs) | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 168 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $0 |