Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20
65 Imaging
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39 Overall
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90 Imaging
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Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Pentax VS20
SX10 IS | VS20 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Canon SX10 IS
VS20 | SX10 IS | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Pentax VS20
SX10 IS | VS20 | |||
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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).
Check the Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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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 |