Canon A1400 vs Pentax W60

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A1400 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 4 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A1400 grades vs the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1400 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1400 and Pentax W60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A1400 vs the W60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and W60.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A1400 to provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A1400 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.