Canon T8i vs Pentax W60

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon T8i versus Pentax W60, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and W60 (10MP) and the T8i (APS-C) and W60 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The T8i was manufactured 10 years after the W60 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the T8i scores versus the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T8i & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon T8i Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon T8i features outer measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the T8i compared to the W60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T8i and W60 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T8i and W60.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T8i because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon T8i will deliver more detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer T8i should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.