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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax W60

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
Pentax W60
(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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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax W60 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax W60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled very close to the W60 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Pentax W60

 SX200 IS W60 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon SX200 IS

 W60 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax W60

 SX200 IS W60 
ReleasedMay 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS and the W60.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and W60 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and W60.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX200 IS to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Pentax W60
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
23
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography features
Pentax W60 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax W60 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-5L D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $300