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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W60

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX720 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
  • Released July 2009
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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W60 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and W60 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX710 HS was introduced 5 years after the W60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX710 HS scores versus the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Pentax W60

 SX710 HS W60 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2009Newer by 68 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon SX710 HS

 W60 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Pentax W60

 SX710 HS W60 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX710 HS against the W60.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and W60 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and W60.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to offer more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography details
Pentax W60 Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Pentax W60
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography features
Pentax W60 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (269g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
49
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging information
Pentax W60 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Pentax Optio W60
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 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 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 230 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $349 $300