Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax P70
90 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax P70 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
- Announced May 2009
- Successor is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced March 2009
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Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS versus Pentax P70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SX200 IS was manufactured 3 months after the P70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX200 IS grades versus the P70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Pentax P70
| SX200 IS | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Canon SX200 IS
| P70 | SX200 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax P70
| SX200 IS | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2009 |  | March 2009 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS and the P70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and P70 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and P70.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax P70 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Pentax Optio P70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Pentax Optio P70 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2009-03-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| 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) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus 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 | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 155g (0.34 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $329 | $200 |