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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax W60

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax W60 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3400 IS was released 2 years after the W60 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3400 IS scores vs the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Pentax W60

 A3400 IS W60 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 32 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon A3400 IS

 W60 A3400 IS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Pentax W60

 A3400 IS W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS features external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A3400 IS vs the W60.

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and W60 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and W60.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer A3400 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography features
Pentax W60 Portrait photography features
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography factors
Pentax W60 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax W60 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (126g)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Pentax Optio W60
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone 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 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 180 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Price at launch $230 $300