Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax W60

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX60 HS and Pentax W60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was announced 5 years later than the W60 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX60 HS grades against the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS against the W60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and W60 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and W60.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX60 HS to give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SX60 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.