Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax S1
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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed March 2011

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax S1 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was brought out 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX700 HS grades versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Pentax S1
SX700 HS | S1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | March 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon SX700 HS
S1 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax S1
SX700 HS | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS vs the S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and S1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and S1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Pentax Optio S1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 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 | 250 photographs | 260 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $349 | $174 |