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Canon SX1 IS vs Pentax X70

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Canon SX1 IS vs Pentax X70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX1 IS versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled within a month of the X70 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX1 IS matches up against the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Pentax X70

		

		

			
 SX1 IS X70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Canon SX1 IS

		

		

			
 X70 SX1 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Pentax X70

		

		

			
 SX1 IS X70 
AnnouncedMarch 2009March 2009Similar age
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS provides external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Pentax X70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS versus the X70.
Canon SX1 IS vs Pentax X70 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and X70 is 64 and 71 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and X70.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax X70 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX1 IS vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX1 IS vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography info
Pentax X70 Portrait photography info
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 you can focus manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
 includes face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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 you can focus manually
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
Pentax X70 Street photography info
56
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (615g)
46
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
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 incredible zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
 long zoom range (26-624mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
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 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 really wide (28mm)
 very long reach (560mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors in class (615 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 has built in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 great reach (624mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (2.8")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse function
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Pentax X70
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 really wide (28mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (615 grams)
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 fairly wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Pentax X70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Pentax X70
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISPentax X70
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Pentax X70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-27 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 615 gr (1.36 lbs) 410 gr (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $200