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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
90 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax XG-1 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Released July 2014
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon SX200 IS versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 6 years prior to the XG-1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX200 IS grades vs the XG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 SX200 IS XG-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Canon SX200 IS

		

		

			
 XG-1 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2014May 2009More modern by 62 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 SX200 IS XG-1 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS offers physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the XG-1.
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and XG-1 is 90 and 66 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and XG-1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography factors
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 manual focus
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
40
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Street photography advice
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
45
 long zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (240 shots)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography advice
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 lighter than competition in class (247g)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (1248mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 low battery power (240 per charge)
 more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography highlights
43
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
45
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery power (240 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic socket
25
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (567g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Pentax XG-1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Pentax XG-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2014-07-15
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 567g (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
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 life - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $329 $599