Canon S200 vs Pentax X70

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon S200 versus Pentax X70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty close but the S200 (1/1.7") and X70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was revealed 5 years after the X70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the S200 scores against the X70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 & Pentax X70. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S200 compared to the X70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and X70 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and X70.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax X70 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent S200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.