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Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
59 Imaging
59 Features
80 Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
70 Overall
65

Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Announced April 2012
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-S2
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Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon 60Da versus Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 60Da (18MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 60Da was introduced 3 years before the K-S1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 60Da scores against the K-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Pentax K-S1

		

		

			
 60Da K-S1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Canon 60Da

		

		

			
 K-S1 60Da 
ReleasedAugust 2014April 2012Fresher by 29 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon 60Da and Pentax K-S1

		

		

			
 60Da K-S1 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 60Da has got outside measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 60Da versus Pentax K-S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 60Da compared to the K-S1.
Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and K-S1 is 59 and 69 respectively.
Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 60Da and K-S1.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax K-S1 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older 60Da will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon 60Da
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S1
75
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
77
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon 60Da as a Street photography camera
 Pentax K-S1 as a Street photography camera
66
 screen articulates
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 lack of image stabilization
73
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (558 grams)
 great ISO range (51,200)
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
Canon 60Da Sports photography details
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography details
67
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 environment proofing
 good battery power (1,100 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
69
 max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect AF
 slow fps (5.4 fps)
 not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Canon 60Da Travel photography features
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography features
68
 good battery power (1,100 shots)
 environment proofing
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 lack of Time Lapse recording
60
 lighter than competitors in class (558 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (410 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon 60Da Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography highlights
69
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 good battery power (1,100 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse recording
73
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 great ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon 60Da Vlogging information
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging information
67
 display is selfie friendly
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes mic jack
 lack of image stabilization
33
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (558g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
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Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Pentax K-S1
 Canon EOS 60DaPentax K-S1
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 60Da Pentax K-S1
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-04-07 2014-08-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Prime MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.4 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 13.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 755 grams (1.66 lbs) 558 grams (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1061
Other
Battery life 1100 photographs 410 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,499 $339