Pentax W60 vs Sony A300

Here is a complete analysis of the Pentax W60 versus Sony A300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively similar but the W60 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The W60 was announced 18 months later than the A300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the W60 matches up vs the A300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W60 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax W60 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax W60 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check the Pentax W60 versus Sony A300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the W60 vs the A300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W60 and A300 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W60 and A300.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The W60 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The younger W60 should have an edge in sensor technology.