Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A1000 IS and Pentax Optio E60

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A1000 IS and Pentax Optio E60 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A1000 IS ×
Pentax Optio E60 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A1000 ISPentax Optio E60
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberA1000 ISE60
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20082008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9599
Width (mm)3125
Height (mm)6258
Weight (g)201176
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1010.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.68
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)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 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)1.30.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
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 LensPENTAX Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 140.0032.00 - 96.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.001.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.370.19 - 0.34
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 5010 - 60
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5.7
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection3-point TTL contrast detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.4
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000112,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (* 3200 in special scene mode)Auto / Manual ISO 100 - 6400; ISO 3200 or above is at reduced 5 megapixel resolution
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 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 AETTL Multi-Segment
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesEasy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200), IndoorAuto Picture (Standard, Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower), Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 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
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description1.0-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1.0-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)-
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-6
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 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.97-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.30.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.55-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.59-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.93-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Startup time (s)2.22.6
Play -> record time (s)2.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)11.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)450250
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Disposables2 x AA alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
  • software cd-rom s-sw81
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Digic III Image Processor.-



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