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Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W60

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 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
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W60 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX740 HS and Pentax W60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX740 HS was introduced 9 years after the W60 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX740 HS grades against the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Pentax W60

 SX740 HS W60 
AnnouncedJuly 2018July 2009Newer by 111 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon SX740 HS

 W60 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Pentax W60

 SX740 HS W60 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX740 HS and Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS against the W60.

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and W60 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and W60.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to resolve greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography info
Pentax W60 Portrait photography info
48
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (21MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography info
Pentax W60 Street photography info
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (299 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography features
Pentax W60 Sports photography features
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (265 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than average (299g)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
bad battery pack (265 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (265 per charge)
36
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Pentax W60 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (299 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSPentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Pentax Optio W60
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-07-31 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
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 21 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 299 grams (0.66 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 265 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $300