Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1a

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1a [S]ave

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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS ×
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1a ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX210 ISSanyo Xacti VPC-HD1a
BrandCanonSanyo
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.sanyo.com
Model numberSX210 ISVPC-HD1a
Camera formatCompactOther
Release year (year)20102006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)10679
Width (mm)3236
Height (mm)59119
Weight (g)212235
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX200 IS-
SuccessorCanon SX230 HS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCD-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.15.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.432.22
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:9-
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2144 x 1608(3.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1536 x 2048(3.1 mp other)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3680 x 2760(10.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM)MPEG-4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensKonica Minolta
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 392.0038.00 - 380.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 70.003.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1410
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.320.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)510
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 501 - 100
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with Face Detection; AiAF / 9 point, AiAF / 9 point, 1-point (center or track)5-point
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.2
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000210,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-58
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600.Auto (50 - 400), 50, 100, 200, 400, 1600* (lamp mode)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • sampling
  • sunny
Shutter speed range (s)1/3200 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 1.8EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AEMulti, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesTv, Av, M, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, SCN (Low Light, Color Accent, Color SwapSports / Portrait / Landscape / Night View / Fireworks / Lamp
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • manual (3 levels)
  • red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • forced
  • off
  • red-eye
  • slow synchro* (night view mode)
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 12 in. - 11.5 (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft (T), 75 cm - 3.5 m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m, (T))30cm-2.8m [Wide], 30cm-1.9m [Tele]
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
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-+
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • camera dock w/ pc
  • video and dc connection
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.77-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.46-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.46-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.84-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)2.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-5LProprietary DB-L40
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeableProprietary DB-L40 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • sanyo software pack 7.4 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output, Smart Auto, Low-Light Mode. Available in gold, purple, and black.-



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