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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax E85

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX720 HS
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced September 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax E85 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax E85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 5 years after the E85 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX710 HS grades vs the E85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Pentax E85

 SX710 HS E85 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2009Newer by 65 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Canon SX710 HS

 E85 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Pentax E85

 SX710 HS E85 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS has got physical measurements 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 E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the E85.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and E85 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and E85.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to give more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography factors
Pentax E85 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (269g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Pentax E85
48
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Pentax E85
67
lighter than average (269 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E85 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Pentax E85
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Pentax E85
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPentax Optio E85
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Pentax Optio E85
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, 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) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 230 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $349 $0