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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax S1

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX200 IS versus Pentax S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 21 months earlier than the S1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX200 IS grades against the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Pentax S1

 SX200 IS S1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S1 SX200 IS 
IntroducedMarch 2011May 2009More modern by 21 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax S1

 SX200 IS S1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS has got 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 S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS versus the S1.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and S1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and S1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax S1 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Pentax S1
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
Pentax S1 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
Pentax S1 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $174