Pentax W60 vs Sony W230

Here is a extended comparison of the Pentax W60 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W60 was brought out 5 months later than the W230 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the W60 matches up against the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax W60 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax W60 offers outer dimensions 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 W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the W60 vs the W230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W60 and W230.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W230 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.