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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax W80

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS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
  • Revealed June 2009
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax W80 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX610 HS versus Pentax W80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and W80 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 5 years after the W80 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX610 HS scores against the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Pentax W80

 SX610 HS W80 
RevealedJanuary 2015June 2009More modern by 68 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Canon SX610 HS

 W80 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Pentax W80

 SX610 HS W80 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS and the W80.

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and W80.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography info
Pentax W80 Sports photography info
44
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
24
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Pentax W80
68
lighter than others (191g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (270 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.8)
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging info
Pentax W80 Vlogging info
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (191 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Pentax W80
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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
Microphone 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 191 grams (0.42 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $214 $250