Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax W60

Below, we are matching up the Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was launched 7 months later than the W60 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3000 IS grades against the W60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 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).

Look at the Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax W60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS versus the W60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and W60.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent A3000 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.