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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax VS20

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax VS20 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
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 3 years earlier than the VS20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX200 IS grades against the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Pentax VS20

 SX200 IS VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Canon SX200 IS

 VS20 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax VS20

 SX200 IS VS20 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax VS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS against the VS20.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and VS20 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and VS20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax VS20 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography info
Pentax VS20 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
63
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than others in class (235 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography information
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax VS20 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Pentax VS20
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Pentax Optio VS20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-LI122
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/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $106