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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax S1

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2016
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX620 HS versus Pentax S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and S1 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 5 years after the S1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Pentax S1

 SX620 HS S1 
IntroducedMay 2016March 2011Newer by 64 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon SX620 HS

 S1 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Pentax S1

 SX620 HS S1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX620 HS versus Pentax S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the S1.

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and S1.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to result in greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Pentax S1 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (182g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography factors
Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
71
lighter than average in class (182g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography info
Pentax S1 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (182g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-05-10 2011-03-02
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
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 2.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 295 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $279 $174