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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Released July 2009
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax W60 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon A3200 IS versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was manufactured 19 months later than the W60 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3200 IS grades vs the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Pentax W60

 A3200 IS W60 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 19 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon A3200 IS

 W60 A3200 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax W60

 A3200 IS W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS and the W60.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and W60.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A3200 IS to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern A3200 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax W60 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
23
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Pentax W60
72
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
42
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging advice
Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 input
Headphone input
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 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NB-8L D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $300