| General | Pentax Q-S1 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Canon |
| Model | Q-S1 | PowerShot SX400 IS |
| MSRP | $499 / £379 (with 5-15mm lens) | $249.99 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Pentax Q-S1 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.7-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.76 Megapixel | 16.6 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.4 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 | 100 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Pentax Q-S1 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Q Engine | DIGIC 4+ |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Other Resolutions | 4000 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 1440 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Best, better, good | Superfine, Fine |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Pentax Q-S1 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus | |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | |
| 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 SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Pentax Q | |
| Crop Factor | 4.7x | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 720 mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 30x | |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.4 - 5.8 | |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 5 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 0 cm | |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Pentax Q-S1 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT-LCD | TFT-LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Pentax Q-S1 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Pentax Q-S1 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps | 0.8 fps |
| Flash | Pentax Q-S1 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto redeye reduction slow sync trailing curtain sync | Auto on off slow synchro |
| Flash Range | 4.90 m at ISO 100 | 5.00 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Pentax Q-S1 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (3 shots ) |
| Video | Pentax Q-S1 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 25 min |
| Terminals | Pentax Q-S1 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Pentax Q-S1 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | wireless |
| Environmental | Pentax Q-S1 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Pentax Q-S1 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.34") | 104 x 69 x 80 mm (4.09 x 2.72 x 3.15") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz) | 313 g (0.69 lb / 11.04 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.087 x 5.197 x 3.228" | 6.3 x 5.8 x 4.1" |
| Package Weight | 1.4 lb | 1.35 lb |
| Power and Storage | Pentax Q-S1 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | D-LI68 | NB-11LH |
| Battery Life | 250 shots | 190 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Pentax Q-S1 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 sec | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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