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Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax W60

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX260 HS
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
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax W60 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax W60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 2 years after the W60 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Pentax W60

 SX240 HS W60 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon SX240 HS

 W60 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Pentax W60

 SX240 HS W60 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS and the W60.

Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and W60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX240 HS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX240 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography factors
Pentax W60 Portrait photography factors
37
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography details
Pentax W60 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography features
Pentax W60 Sports photography features
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 shots)
has no phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography information
Pentax W60 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competition in class (224g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (230 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with Pentax W60
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSPentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
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 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 230 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $300