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Pentax W60 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax W60 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Pentax W60 vs Sony W220 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Pentax W60 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W60 was launched 6 months later than the W220 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the W60 scores vs the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Sony W220

 W60 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Pentax W60

 W220 W60 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Sony W220

 W60 W220 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax W60 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax W60 has got external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax W60 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the W60 and the W220.

Pentax W60 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W60 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and W220.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W220 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Pentax W60 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W220 Portrait photography highlights
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 Travel photography details
Sony W220 Travel photography details
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W60 Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Pentax W60 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Sony W220
 Pentax Optio W60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio W60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model D-LI78 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $160