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Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax W60

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Released February 2009
Pentax W60
(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
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax W60 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon A2100 IS and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was introduced 4 months earlier than the W60 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the W60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Pentax W60

 A2100 IS W60 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon A2100 IS

 W60 A2100 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Pentax W60

 A2100 IS W60 
LaunchedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS and the W60.

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and W60.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2100 IS to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax W60 Portrait photography information
26
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography factors
Pentax W60 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography information
Pentax W60 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
23
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography information
Pentax W60 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography details
Pentax W60 Landscape photography details
31
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging info
Pentax W60 Vlogging info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPentax Optio W60
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 ID 2 x AA D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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