• APS-C 328.6mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon XSi advantages over Pentax W60

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.20 vs 1.69 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Fast startup
    ~0.40 vs 2.9 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 205 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Less shutter lag
    0.16 vs 0.39 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    12.2 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    3.5 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    53 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Pentax W60 advantages over Canon XSi

  • Less expensive
    $330 vs $900 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Thinner
    25 mm vs 61 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    144g vs 539g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D60

Canon XSi
Nikon D60
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Higher effective ISO
  • Less shutter lag
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon XSi vs Nikon D60

Pentax W60
Nikon D60
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Pentax W60 vs Nikon D60

Compared to Pentax V20

Canon XSi
Pentax V20
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $203
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon XSi vs Pentax V20

Pentax W60
Pentax V20
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More pixels
  • $203
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax W60 vs Pentax V20

Compared to Nikon S560

Canon XSi
Nikon S560
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon XSi vs Nikon S560

Pentax W60
Nikon S560
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax W60 vs Nikon S560

Compared to Pentax K2000

Canon XSi
Pentax K2000
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • More pixels
  • More AF points
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon XSi vs Pentax K2000

Pentax W60
Pentax K2000
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Pentax W60 vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Canon T1i

Canon XSi
Canon T1i
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon XSi vs Canon T1i

Pentax W60
Canon T1i
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Pentax W60 vs Canon T1i

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