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Canon S200 vs Pentax W60

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon S200 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon S200 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon S200 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very comparable but the S200 (1/1.7") and W60 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was released 4 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S200 scores vs the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Pentax W60

 S200 W60 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2009More recent by 57 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon S200

 W60 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Pentax W60

 S200 W60 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon S200 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Canon S200 vs Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S200 compared to the W60.

Canon S200 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and W60.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The S200 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent S200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W60 Portrait photography factors
34
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography features
Pentax W60 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S200
Travel photography with Pentax W60
64
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W60 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon S200 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot S200Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Pentax Optio W60
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-21 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461k 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 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181g (0.40 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 200 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 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
Cost at release $293 $300