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Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax VS20

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
35 Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX270 HS
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX260 HS versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 5 months after the VS20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX260 HS scores against the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Pentax VS20

          

          

            
 SX260 HS VS20 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Canon SX260 HS

          

          

            
 VS20 SX260 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Pentax VS20

          

          

            
 SX260 HS VS20 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Pentax VS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS versus the VS20.
Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and VS20 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and VS20.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax VS20 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

            Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography features
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography features
37
 focusing manually
 supports face detect focusing
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
36
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Street photography factors
Pentax VS20 Street photography factors
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (231g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (235g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Sports photography features
Pentax VS20 Sports photography features
36
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (230 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 great zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (231g)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (230 per charge)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
 lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long reach (560mm)
 no Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
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 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery (230 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging advice
Pentax VS20 Vlogging advice
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (231 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic support
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (235g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone support
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Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Pentax VS20
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Pentax Optio VS20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-06-04 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 230 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $349 $106