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Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WS80

Portability
87 Imaging
33 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Launched August 2009
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX120 IS and Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and WS80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was revealed at a similar time to the WS80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Pentax WS80

		

		

			
 SX120 IS WS80 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon SX120 IS

		

		

			
 WS80 SX120 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Pentax WS80

		

		

			
 SX120 IS WS80 
LaunchedAugust 2009August 2009Same age
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS provides external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Canon SX120 IS and Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS and the WS80.
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WS80 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and WS80 is 87 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and WS80.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult.
	
			Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography advice
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography advice
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 you can focus manually
 great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.5")
 no RAW format
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 focusing manually
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Street photography information
Pentax WS80 Street photography information
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.5")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than competition (285g)
59
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Sports photography advice
Pentax WS80 Sports photography advice
26
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.5")
 no phase detect auto focus
23
 environment sealing
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
51
 flash built-in
 very long zoom (360mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (285 grams)
 low resolution (10MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.5")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 focusing manually
 environment sealing
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (285g)
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 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Pentax WS80
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Pentax Optio WS80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-19 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 285 grams (0.63 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $220