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Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WS80

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX600 HS and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 4 years after the WS80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX600 HS grades versus the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Pentax WS80

 SX600 HS WS80 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 54 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon SX600 HS

 WS80 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Pentax WS80

 SX600 HS WS80 
Focus manually Dial precise 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 WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has outside dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS and the WS80.

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and WS80.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography advice
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography features
Pentax WS80 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography details
Pentax WS80 Sports photography details
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
70
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography features
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
31
manual focus
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging information
Pentax WS80 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Pentax WS80
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Pentax Optio WS80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video data format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $220