Canon S200 vs Pentax VS20

Here, we are reviewing the Canon S200 versus Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and VS20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was revealed 2 years later than the VS20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S200 grades vs the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S200 against the VS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and VS20.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax VS20 will give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.