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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax VS20

Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
35 Overall
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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax VS20 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX720 HS
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax VS20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX710 HS and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 2 years after the VS20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX710 HS grades vs the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Pentax VS20

          

          

            
 SX710 HS VS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 36 months
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Canon SX710 HS

          

          

            
 VS20 SX710 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Pentax VS20

          

          

            
 SX710 HS VS20 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS offers outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX710 HS and Pentax VS20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX710 HS against the VS20.
Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and VS20 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and VS20.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Pentax VS20
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (269g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (235g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
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 incredible zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (230 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 excellent zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
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 lighter than average (269g)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great zoom (750mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 not so great battery life (230 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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 lighter than average (235 grams)
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long reach (560mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (269g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (235g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Pentax VS20
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Pentax Optio VS20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
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 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $349 $106