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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WS80

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
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 SX130 IS vs Pentax WS80 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 13 months after the WS80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX130 IS scores against the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Pentax WS80

 SX130 IS WS80 
LaunchedAugust 2010August 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon SX130 IS

 WS80 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax WS80

 SX130 IS WS80 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has got 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) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS vs the WS80.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and WS80 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and WS80.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX130 IS to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX130 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Pentax WS80 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography features
Pentax WS80 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography info
Pentax WS80 Travel photography info
61
lighter than average in class (308g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
lighter than competitors (125g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Pentax WS80
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-08-19 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $250 $220