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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax S1

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(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
Pentax S1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Pentax S1

 SX700 HS S1 
RevealedFebruary 2014March 2011More modern by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon SX700 HS

 S1 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax S1

 SX700 HS S1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax S1 size comparison

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

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography features
Pentax S1 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography highlights
Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
Sports photography with Pentax S1
45
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
65
lighter than others (269g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (250 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography details
Pentax S1 Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging highlights
Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPentax Optio S1
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