Canon A810 vs Pentax W60
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Canon A810 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- 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
- Introduced July 2009
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Its time to look more closely at the Canon A810 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A810 was unveiled 2 years later than the W60 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A810 matches up vs the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Pentax W60
| A810 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 | July 2009 | Fresher by 32 months | |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon A810
| W60 | A810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Pentax W60
| A810 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon A810 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A810 against the W60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and W60.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A810 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent A810 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A810 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A810 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Class | 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | 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 per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 data format | H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 171 gr (0.38 lbs) | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 220 shots | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $99 | $300 |