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Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
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
  • Introduced July 2009
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W60 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SD1200 IS versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1200 IS was launched 4 months earlier than the W60 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Pentax W60

 SD1200 IS W60 

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 W60 SD1200 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Pentax W60

 SD1200 IS W60 
IntroducedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with outside dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the W60.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and W60.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography advice
Pentax W60 Portrait photography advice
24
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Pentax W60 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography features
Pentax W60 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
23
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography details
Pentax W60 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography factors
Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Pentax W60
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Pentax Optio W60
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-07-01
Physical type 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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" 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 260 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $300