Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W60

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX700 HS versus Pentax W60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 4 years later than the W60 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX700 HS scores vs the W60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS versus Pentax W60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the W60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and W60 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and W60.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.