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Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax W60

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
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
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax W60 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX280 HS and Pentax W60, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX280 HS was revealed 3 years later than the W60 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX280 HS scores versus the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Pentax W60

 SX280 HS W60 
AnnouncedMarch 2013July 2009Fresher by 46 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon SX280 HS

 W60 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Pentax W60

 SX280 HS W60 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Canon SX280 HS and Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS vs the W60.

Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and W60.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX280 HS to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography info
Pentax W60 Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
Sports photography with Pentax W60
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Pentax W60
61
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (210 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography advice
Pentax W60 Landscape photography advice
41
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSPentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-21 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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 MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 life 210 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $325 $300