Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax X-5

The following is a extended overview of the Canon SX210 IS and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 3 years earlier than the X-5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the X-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS against the X-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and X-5 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and X-5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax X-5 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.