Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax W60
95 Imaging
35 Features
28 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
- Released August 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD980 IS versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe SD980 IS was released 2 months later than the W60 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD980 IS scores versus the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Pentax W60
| SD980 IS | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon SD980 IS
| W60 | SD980 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Pentax W60
| SD980 IS | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | July 2009 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the W60.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and W60.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SD980 IS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Also called as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-08-19 | 2009-07-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface 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 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.50 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 165g (0.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (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-6L | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | - | $300 |
