Canon A1200 vs Pentax W60
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Canon A1200 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2009
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Below, we are contrasting the Canon A1200 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A1200 was manufactured 19 months later than the W60 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1200 scores against the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Pentax W60
| A1200 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon A1200
| W60 | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Pentax W60
| A1200 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Canon A1200 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A1200 vs the W60.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and W60.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A1200 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer A1200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A1200 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-07-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lb) | 165 grams (0.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $109 | $300 |