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Comparison of Canon PowerShot A470 and Pentax Optio S60 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A470 ×
Pentax Optio S60 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A470Pentax Optio S60
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberA470S60
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20082005
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)10489
Width (mm)4128
Height (mm)5659
Weight (g)214180
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.16
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.882.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.2-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (7 elements in 6 groups, 1 aspherical)smc PENTAX power zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 132.0035.00 - 107.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.43
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.330.21 - 0.38
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4540
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 476 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2.6
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9- and 1-point Contrast Detect5-point TTL Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1012
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 80, 160, 320, 400
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten light
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center); Face DetectMulti-segment, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, AquariumPortrait, Landscape, Night scene, Movie
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
-
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on + red-eye reduction
Flash range description9.8 ft (W) / 6.6 ft (T); ISO set to AutoApprox. 0.65 ft -16 ft (0.2m – 4.9m) (wide); Approx. 0.65 ft -9.2 ft (0.2m – 2.8m) (tele) at ISO 400
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-11
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.27-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.2-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.49-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.55-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.76-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.06-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Play -> record time (s)1.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400-
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA or 1 x CR-V3
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable-
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • drivers
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • macos
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFace Detection technology, Motion Detection technology for reducing blur.-



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