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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax S1

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 6 months before the S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Pentax S1

 SX130 IS S1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S1 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax S1

 SX130 IS S1 
RevealedAugust 2010March 2011Same generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS vs the S1.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and S1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and S1.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax S1 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography highlights
Pentax S1 Portrait photography highlights
29
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography features
Pentax S1 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography advice
Pentax S1 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography details
Pentax S1 Travel photography details
61
lighter than others (308 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-19 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $174