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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W60

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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
  • Released July 2009
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W60 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was revealed 2 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Pentax W60

 SD4500 IS W60 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 W60 SD4500 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax W60

 SD4500 IS W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the W60.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and W60.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SD4500 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography info
Pentax W60 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography features
Pentax W60 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography details
Pentax W60 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography information
Pentax W60 Landscape photography information
32
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Pentax Optio W60
Other name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 model NB-9L D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $300