Pentax Q-S1 vs Canon PowerShot A810

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      Specifications

      General Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      BrandPentaxCanon
      ModelQ-S1PowerShot A810
      MSRP$499 / £379 (with 5-15mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.76 Megapixel16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel16.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 1,600
      Photo Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      ProcessorQ Engine
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 3072 x 2034, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1400, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 14404608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, better, good
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points9
      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 Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      Lens MountPentax Q
      Crop Factor4.7x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 6.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution460k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      Viewfinder
      Diopter AdjustmentNo
      Shutter Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps0.8 fps
      Flash Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      redeye reduction
      slow sync
      trailing curtain sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range4.90 m at ISO 1003.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots )
      Video Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wireless
      Environmental Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      Dimensions105 x 58 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.34")95 x 62 x 30 mm (3.74 x 2.44 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz)171 g (0.38 lb / 6.03 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.087 x 5.197 x 3.228"6.3 x 5.5 x 2.3"
      Package Weight1.4 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      Battery PackD-LI682 x AA
      Battery Life250 shots220 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot A810
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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