Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WS80
90 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2009
- Updated by Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2009
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In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX200 IS was introduced 2 months earlier than the WS80 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX200 IS scores vs the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Pentax WS80
| SX200 IS | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon SX200 IS
| WS80 | SX200 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax WS80
| SX200 IS | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the WS80.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and WS80 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and WS80.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX200 IS to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2009-08-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Prime |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.8-4.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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-LI68 |
| 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 card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $329 | $220 |
