Pentax W60 vs Sony A700

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax W60 and Sony A700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the W60 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The W60 was introduced 19 months later than the A700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the W60 matches up versus the A700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W60 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax W60 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax W60 features external 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) whilst the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax W60 and Sony A700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the W60 versus the A700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and A700 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W60 and A700.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The W60 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A700 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger W60 should have a benefit in sensor technology.