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Canon A1300 vs Pentax W60

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A1300 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon A1300 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A1300 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was announced 2 years after the W60 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A1300 matches up against the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Pentax W60

 A1300 W60 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon A1300

 W60 A1300 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Pentax W60

 A1300 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A1300 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1300 and Pentax W60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A1300 and the W60.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and W60.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A1300 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger A1300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography features
Pentax W60 Portrait photography features
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
33
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography features
Pentax W60 Travel photography features
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Pentax W60
28
rather wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon A1300 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot A1300Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $300