Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A490 and Pentax Optio S60

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A490 and Pentax Optio S60 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A490 ×
Pentax Optio S60 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A490Pentax Optio S60
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberA490S60
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20102005
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9489
Width (mm)3128
Height (mm)6259
Weight (g)175180
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)106
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.692.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 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 (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.9-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lenssmc PENTAX power zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 122.0035.00 - 107.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.33
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.330.21 - 0.38
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)240
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 506 - 50
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2.6
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection (5-point)5-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, 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, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AEMulti-segment, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Long ShutterPortrait, Landscape, Night scene, Movie
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
-
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • shutter sync: 1st curtain
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash exposure
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on + red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 30 cm - 3.0 m (W), 30 cm - 2.0 (T) (12 in. - 9.8 ft (W), 12 in. - 6.6 ft. (T)Approx. 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
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • 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 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)-
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.9-
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
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables-
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • macos
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSmart Auto, i-Contrast. Available in two-toned Silver and Black.-



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