Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WS80
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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Pentax WS80
SX210 IS | WS80 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | August 2009 | Newer by 11 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon SX210 IS
WS80 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Pentax WS80
SX210 IS | WS80 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Check out the Canon SX210 IS and Pentax WS80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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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 |