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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W80

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W80 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX520 HS
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched June 2009
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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W80 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX510 HS and Pentax W80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the W80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Pentax W80

 SX510 HS W80 
LaunchedAugust 2013June 2009More recent by 51 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Canon SX510 HS

 W80 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Pentax W80

 SX510 HS W80 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS and the W80.

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and W80 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and W80.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX510 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography information
Pentax W80 Street photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
37
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
Travel photography with Pentax W80
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W80 Landscape photography highlights
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging factors
Pentax W80 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Pentax W80
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSPentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 grams (0.77 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 250 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $250