Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax W60
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Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax W60 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe A4000 IS was released 2 years later than the W60 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A4000 IS scores against the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Pentax W60
A4000 IS | W60 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | July 2009 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon A4000 IS
W60 | A4000 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Pentax W60
A4000 IS | W60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS has outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax W60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the W60.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and W60.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger A4000 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Pentax Optio W60 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 pounds) | 165g (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 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 Overall 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 | 175 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $199 | $300 |