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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax S1

Portability
80 Imaging
36 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX520 HS
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax S1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX510 HS was released 2 years later than the S1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX510 HS scores vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Pentax S1

          

          

            
 SX510 HS S1 
ReleasedAugust 2013March 2011Fresher by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon SX510 HS

          

          

            
 S1 SX510 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Pentax S1

          

          

            
 SX510 HS S1 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS features outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS vs the S1.
Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and S1 is 80 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and S1.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax S1 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 provides face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
35
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (14MP)
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX510 HS Street photography factors
Pentax S1 Street photography factors
50
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX510 HS Sports photography factors
Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
36
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (250 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
39
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX510 HS Travel photography factors
Pentax S1 Travel photography factors
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 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery (250 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography advice
Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 terrible battery (250 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX510 HS Vlogging features
Pentax S1 Vlogging features
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone socket
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone socket
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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax S1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSPentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-08-22 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 349 gr (0.77 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life 250 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $174