• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 7.1 megapixels
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  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 450.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax W30 advantages over Canon SX610 HS

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.88 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)

Canon SX610 HS advantages over Pentax W30

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 270 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    10 years vs 18 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.2 vs 7.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax RZ18

Pentax W30
Pentax RZ18
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax W30 vs Pentax RZ18

Canon SX610 HS
Pentax RZ18
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax RZ18

Compared to Canon SX600 HS

Pentax W30
Canon SX600 HS
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $390
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Canon SX600 HS

Canon SX610 HS
Canon SX600 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels
  • $390
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX600 HS

Compared to Canon 340 HS

Pentax W30
Canon 340 HS
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Canon 340 HS

Canon SX610 HS
Canon 340 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon SX610 HS vs Canon 340 HS

Compared to Canon 350 HS

Pentax W30
Canon 350 HS
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Canon 350 HS

Canon SX610 HS
Canon 350 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon SX610 HS vs Canon 350 HS

Compared to Canon 360 HS

Pentax W30
Canon 360 HS
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax W30 vs Canon 360 HS

Canon SX610 HS
Canon 360 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon SX610 HS vs Canon 360 HS

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