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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WS80

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Later Model is Canon SX710 HS
Pentax WS80
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WS80 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX700 HS versus Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 4 years after the WS80 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX700 HS grades vs the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Pentax WS80

 SX700 HS WS80 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 56 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon SX700 HS

 WS80 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax WS80

 SX700 HS WS80 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX700 HS versus Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the WS80.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and WS80 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and WS80.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography advice
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography features
Pentax WS80 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition (269g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
weather proof
flash built-in
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography info
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (250 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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focusing manually
weather proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging details
Pentax WS80 Vlogging details
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Pentax WS80
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-12 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Prime
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $220