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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W60

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
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
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W60 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Pentax W60, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 5 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX400 IS grades versus the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Pentax W60

 SX400 IS W60 
LaunchedJuly 2014July 2009More recent by 62 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon SX400 IS

 W60 SX400 IS 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Pentax W60

 SX400 IS W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS has exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS versus the W60.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and W60 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and W60.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX400 IS to produce more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography factors
Pentax W60 Portrait photography factors
36
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography features
Pentax W60 Street photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography factors
Pentax W60 Travel photography factors
60
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
64
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
Pentax W60 Vlogging information
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-07-29 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH 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
Card slots One One
Retail cost $229 $300