Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS and Pentax Optio S1

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS and Pentax Optio S1 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS ×
Pentax Optio S1 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD1100 ISPentax Optio S1
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberSD1100 ISS1
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)8692
Width (mm)2321
Height (mm)5654
Weight (g)145125
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)814
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3216 x 3216(10.3 mp 1:1)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (6 elements in 5 groups, 2 aspherical UA elements)Pentax zoom lens, 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)35
Aperture range (f)0.07 - 0.360.18 - 0.26
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3140
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 311 - 30
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 7
  • 33.5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9- or 1-point Contrast Detect with Face Detect9-point Contrast Detection with face detection, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto: TBD, Manual: TBD
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 151/1600 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center), Face DetectMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, AquariumAuto Picture (Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Standard, Flower, Sport, Candlelight, Blue Sky, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 11 ft./3.5m (W), 6.6 ft./2.0m (T)12 ft (wide, auto ISO), 8.2 ft (tele, auto ISO)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-0
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional ir
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.94-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.42-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.75-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.85-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)1-
Play -> record time (s)2.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)9.6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-4LProprietary D-LI78
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-4L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI78 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • drivers
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
  • pentax software cdrom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization (OIS); Face Selection and Motion Detection TechnologySensor-shift Shake Reduction (SR), 720p HD movies, Auto Picture mode detects 14 scene types, Face Detection, Smile Capture



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