Pentax XG-1 vs Canon SX220 HS

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      Specifications

      General Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      BrandPentaxCanon
      ModelXG-1SX220 HS
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Photo Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 640 x 480, 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 10804000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1248 mm28 - 392 mm
      Optical Zoom52x14x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.6f/3.1 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyPureColor II TG TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Resolution200k dot
      Shutter Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps3.2 fps
      Flash Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesForce Off
      Flash Auto
      Force Flash
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync. + Red-Eye
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.00 m3.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type D Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      Dimensions119 x 89 x 98 mm (4.69 x 3.5 x 3.86")106 x 59 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.32 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)567 g (1.25 lb / 20.00 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.2 x 6.9 x 4.4"
      Package Weight2.15 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      Battery PackLB-060NB-5L
      Battery Life240 shots210 shots
      Internal Storage15.4 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
      Other Pentax XG-1 Canon SX220 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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