Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WS80
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2015
- Replaced the Canon SX600 HS
(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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On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX610 HS and Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX610 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX610 HS scores vs the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Pentax WS80
| SX610 HS | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 66 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon SX610 HS
| WS80 | SX610 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Pentax WS80
| SX610 HS | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS offers physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the WS80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and WS80.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to result in extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2009-08-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Prime |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.8-4.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.5 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 191 gr (0.42 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-6LH | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $214 | $220 |
