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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WS80

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
Pentax WS80
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX210 IS and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 11 months after the WS80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX210 IS matches up against the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Pentax WS80

 SX210 IS WS80 
IntroducedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon SX210 IS

 WS80 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Pentax WS80

 SX210 IS WS80 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the WS80.

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and WS80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and WS80.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX210 IS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX210 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography details
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Pentax WS80
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
23
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography factors
Pentax WS80 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competitors (125g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Pentax WS80
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Prime
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical 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 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-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $226 $220