Pentax W60 vs Sony A380

Below is a in depth overview of the Pentax W60 and Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and A380 (14MP) and the W60 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The W60 was introduced around the same time to the A380 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the W60 scores against the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W60 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax W60 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax W60 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax W60 and Sony A380 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the W60 versus the A380.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the W60 and A380 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W60 and A380.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The W60 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A380 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.