Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E85
90 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
35
95 Imaging
35 Features
10 Overall
25
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2009
- Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced September 2009
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E85 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX200 IS was announced 4 months prior to the E85 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX200 IS scores against the E85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E85 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Pentax E85
SX200 IS | E85 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Canon SX200 IS
E85 | SX200 IS |
---|
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax E85
SX200 IS | E85 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | May 2009 | September 2009 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS features external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax E85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS and the E85.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and E85 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and E85.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Pentax Optio E85 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Pentax Optio E85 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2009-09-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 | NB-5L | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $329 | $0 |