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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E85

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E85 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
Pentax E85
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Pentax E85

 SX200 IS E85 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"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 
IntroducedMay 2009September 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E85 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax E85
29
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Pentax E85 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Pentax E85
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
Pentax E85 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
43
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Pentax E85
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Pentax E85
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPentax 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