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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E70

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E70 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX200 IS versus Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 5 months after the E70 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX200 IS grades versus the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Pentax E70

 SX200 IS E70 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Canon SX200 IS

 E70 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax E70

 SX200 IS E70 
AnnouncedMay 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX200 IS versus Pentax E70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS against the E70.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and E70 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and E70.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX200 IS to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography factors
Pentax E70 Portrait photography factors
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Pentax E70
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Pentax E70 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (247g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
Pentax E70 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Pentax E70 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Pentax E70
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPentax Optio E70
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Pentax Optio E70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.4"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $140