Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax W60

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SD4000 IS and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was brought out 14 months later than the W60 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD4000 IS scores against the W60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS has outside measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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).

Examine the Canon SD4000 IS and Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the W60.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and W60.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SD4000 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.