- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Pentax W30
W30 vs W60 |
Nikon D5
D5 vs D6 |
| Successor: |
Pentax W80
W60 vs W80 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | W60 | D6 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $329.95 | $6499.95 |
| Street Price: | ||
| Date Available: | 2008-07-31 | 2020-05-21 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
5.1 oz
(144 g)
includes batteries |
44.8 oz (1,270 g) |
| Size: |
3.9 x
2.2 x
1.0 in. (99 x 56 x 25 mm) |
6.3 x
6.4 x
3.6 in. (160 x 163 x 92 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 20.8 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 858.01mm2 (35.90mm x 23.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.69 microns | 6.45 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
5568 x 3712
(20.7 MP,
3:2), 4176 x 2784 (11.6 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2), 4640 x 3088 (14.3 MP, 3:2), 3472 x 2312 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2320 x 1544 (3.6 MP, 3:2), 4640 x 3712 (17.2 MP, 5:4), 3472 x 2784 (9.7 MP, 5:4), 2320 x 1856 (4.3 MP, 5:4), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.2) | JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.0 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (15)
640x480 (30/15) 320x240 (30/15) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (QuickTime Motion JPEG) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Pentax zoom lens | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 140mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 25mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.5 (tele) - ??? | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
60 cm 0.4 - 23.6 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 5.7x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes | Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection and fine-tuning: 153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.72x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter; Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark X screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed) | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 2,359,000 dots (589,750 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 102400 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (50-1600), Digital SR (50-6400), Manual (50-6400), ISO 3200/6400 limited to 5mpix or below | Auto, ISO 100 - 102,400, expandable to ISO 50 in Lo-1 to ISO 3,276,800 in Hi-5 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent , Manual | Auto (3 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2,500K-10,000K), all with fine-tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1500 - 4 sec | 1/8000 - 900 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | TTL exposure metering using approximately 180K (180,000) pixel RGB sensor; Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering III (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15, or 20mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12mm circle); Spot: Meters 4mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point; Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses; equivalent to center-weighted when non-CPU lens is used |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Night Scene, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Digital Wide Angle (5M), Surf & Snow, Digital SR (5M), Kids, Pet, Half Length Portrait (3M), Sport, Fireworks, Night Scene Portrait, Text, Food, Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Frame Composite (3M), Report (1280x960) | None |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Soft flash | Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Wide: 13ft (3.9m); Tele: 8.2 ft (2.5m) | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | XQD / CFexpress |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (QuickTime Motion JPEG) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | 36.4 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet,Bluetooth |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired, wireless | |
| Connections (extended): | DC In | Type-C Mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, 10-pin Remote Terminal |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.57 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.0 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 5 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.39 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.35 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.437 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.62 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.098 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.9 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.5 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 205 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | 110 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI78 | Proprietary EN-EL18c |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x proprietary D-LI78 Lithium Ion battery | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL18c Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software S-SW81 (CD ROM) | ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS X 10.9.5-10.11.5 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | ||
