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Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX20 IS
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out 4 years before the VS20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX10 IS grades versus the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Pentax VS20

 SX10 IS VS20 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Canon SX10 IS

 VS20 SX10 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Pentax VS20

 SX10 IS VS20 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the VS20.

Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and VS20 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and VS20.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography details
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
has face detection focusing
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography info
Pentax VS20 Street photography info
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (600 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (235g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography details
Pentax VS20 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (600g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (235g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax VS20 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (600g)
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (235g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Pentax VS20
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Pentax Optio VS20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2012-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 600g (1.32 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 model - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $275 $106