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Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • New Model is Canon SX610 HS
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX600 HS versus Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX600 HS was launched 2 years after the RZ10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX600 HS scores against the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Pentax RZ10

 SX600 HS RZ10 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon SX600 HS

 RZ10 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Pentax RZ10

 SX600 HS RZ10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS versus the RZ10.

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
41
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (178 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
70
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
66
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (178 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (178 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Pentax RZ10
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 290 photos 178 photos
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $200