Canon EOS RP vs Pentax Optio VS20

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      BrandCanonPentax
      ModelEOS RPOptio VS20
      MSRP$1299 (body), $1999 (w/EF adapter and EF 24-105mm STM IS lens), $2299 (w/RF 24-105mm F4L IS lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels27.1 Megapixel16.56 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels26.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 40,000100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      ProcessorDIGIC 8
      Max Image Resolution6240 x 41604608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3456 x 3456, 4608 x 2592, 3072 x 2304, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalBest, Better, Good
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points47793
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      Lens MountCanon RF
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 560 mm
      Optical Zoom20x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.1 - 4.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps1.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 26.2 MP for up to 50 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Soft
      Flash Range2.80 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockAuto AE lock
      The metering mode for AE lock after focus can be customized
      Manual AE lock
      In the Fv, P, Tv, Av and M modes, enabled with the AE lock button. (Press again to update.)
      Enabled in all metering modes
      DXO Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      DxO Low Light ISO2977
      DxO Color Depth24.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.9
      DxO Overall Score85
      Video Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps [120 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [13 to 26 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      External Recording ModesUHD 4K: 3840 x 2160
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 2.0) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via cable or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      Dimensions133 x 85 x 70 mm (5.24 x 3.35 x 2.76")111 x 61 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.4 x 1.5")
      Weight (inc. batteries)485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)235 g (0.52 lb / 8.29 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.4 x 8.8 x 6"
      Package Weight2.3 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      Battery PackLP-E17D-LI122
      Battery Life250 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage16 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS RP Pentax Optio VS20
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, customYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium alloy, with some parts of aluminium and polycarbonate resin with glass fibre
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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