Canon A2500 vs Pentax W60
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Revealed July 2009
Photography Glossary Canon A2500 vs Pentax W60 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon A2500 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A2500 was brought out 3 years after the W60 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A2500 scores vs the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Pentax W60
| A2500 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 44 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon A2500
| W60 | A2500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Pentax W60
| A2500 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A2500 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with 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 use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the A2500 versus the W60.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and W60 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and W60.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A2500 to render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher A2500 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2500 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-01-29 | 2009-07-01 |
| Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135g (0.30 pounds) | 165g (0.36 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $109 | $300 |