Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W80
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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W80 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
- Released February 2014
- Later Model is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced June 2009

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W80 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax W80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was launched 4 years after the W80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX700 HS scores against the W80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Pentax W80
SX700 HS | W80 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | June 2009 | More modern by 57 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Canon SX700 HS
W80 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax W80
SX700 HS | W80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS features outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax W80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS versus the W80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and W80 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and W80.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Pentax Optio W80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2009-06-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $349 | $250 |