Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax W60
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Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
(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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The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SD960 IS was unveiled 4 months prior to the W60 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD960 IS scores against the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Pentax W60
| SD960 IS | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon SD960 IS
| W60 | SD960 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Pentax W60
| SD960 IS | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2009 |  | July 2009 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS against the W60.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and W60.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SD960 IS to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Alternative name | Digital IXUS 110 IS | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.8 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | NB-4L | 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 | One | One |
| Launch price | - | $300 |
