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Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax S1

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX150 IS vs Pentax S1 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX150 IS versus Pentax S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX150 IS was announced 15 months after the S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX150 IS matches up against the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Pentax S1

 SX150 IS S1 
RevealedMay 2012March 2011Newer by 15 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon SX150 IS

 S1 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Pentax S1

 SX150 IS S1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS features exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Pentax S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS versus the S1.

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and S1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and S1.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX150 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
Pentax S1 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition (306g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Pentax S1 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (130 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging info
Pentax S1 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-14 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 9
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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
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 130 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $249 $174