Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Pentax Optio VS20

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Pentax Optio VS20 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio VS20 ×
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS ×
General
ModelPentax Optio VS20Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
BrandPentaxCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberVS20SX280 HS
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112106
Width (mm)3833
Height (mm)6163
Weight (g)235233
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX260 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1612.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.331.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)114
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPG)MP4 (Image: MPEG4-AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lenssmc PENTAX zoom lens, 11 elements, 8 groups, 1 aspheric elementCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 560.0025.00 - 500.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 100.005.00 - 90.00
Zoom ratio (x)2020
Aperture range (f)0.320.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)405
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 205 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 7.2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 93 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Manual FocusContrast Detect with Face Detection; Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to center)
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto: 100-1600 (auto range adjustable), Digital SR 100-6400, Manual: 100-6400Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • day light
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 41/3200 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMultiEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesNatural Skin Tone, Handheld Night Snap (5M), Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Digital Panorama (2M per frame), LandscapeSports, SCN (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range description17 feet (wide, auto ISO), 11 feet (tele, auto ISO)Auto ISO: 50cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)16-
Included memory typeInternal-
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
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional infrared
-
Connections (extended)-
  • built-in gps
  • built-in wi-fi
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)114
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200210
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI122Proprietary NB-6
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI122 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw122
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift image stabilization, Dual shutter release/zoom buttons, 720p HD movies, Optional IR remote, Digital levelOptical Image Stabilization, DIGIC 6, 1080p60 Full HD Movies, 14 fps HQ Burst Mode, Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi



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