Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax S1

Let's look closer at the Canon SX710 HS versus Pentax S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S1 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 3 years later than the S1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX710 HS scores against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS has got external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX710 HS versus Pentax S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and S1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and S1.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.