Sigma SD14 vs Pentax Optio W60

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma SD14 and the Pentax Optio W60, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sigma SD14 was introduced in September 2006 and Pentax Optio W60 was introduced in July 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sigma SD14 Highlights

      • 5 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 800 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 150k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax Optio W60 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 50 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sigma SD14
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio W60
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma SD14 and Pentax Optio W60.

      PROS

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Video Capture
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 5 Megapixel
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 150k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Sigma SD14

      Sigma SD14
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma SD14 over Pentax Optio W60.

      Sigma SD14 vs Pentax Optio W60
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.33-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs

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      Sigma SD9
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Sigma SD1 Merrill
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Sigma SD1
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Sigma SD10
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Sigma SD15
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony DSLR-A350
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Panasonic FX700
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Leica SL2-S
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Sony H55
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Advantage of Pentax Optio W60

      Pentax W60
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio W60 over Sigma SD14.

      Sigma SD14 vs Pentax Optio W60
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 50
      Higher Native ISO 800 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 2640 x 1760 vs 3648 x 2736
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 150k dot vs 230k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Built-in Microphone vs Mono
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Lighter 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz) vs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 36.4 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax Optio W60.

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Olympus SP-800UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Olympus XZ-1
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      1/1.63-inch

      10 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Kodak Z950
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sigma SD14 Pentax Optio W60
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Sigma SD14 Pentax Optio W60
        Low Resolution Sensor5 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen150k dot230k dot
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps1.0 fps
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sigma SD14 has a 2.5" screen with 150k dot resolution and Pentax Optio W60 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Sigma SD14

      Sigma SD14 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 98% coverage and 0.90x (0.60x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Pentax Optio W60.

      Sensor

      Sigma SD14 features a 5 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 20.7 x 13.8 mm and a total area of 285.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 800 and expands to 100 - 1,600 in boosted mode. Pentax Optio W60 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 50 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Sigma SD14 can take pictures up to 2640 x 1760 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 1776 x 1184, 1296 x 864 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Pentax Optio W60 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2052, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Sigma SD14

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sigma SD14. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sigma SD14 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Pentax Optio W60 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Pentax Optio W60 comes with D-LI78 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sigma SD14 has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA compatible), Microdrive card slot. Pentax Optio W60 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sigma SD14 has Electronically controlled focal plane shutter. Pentax Optio W60 has Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sigma SD14, and up to 1/1500 sec on Pentax Optio W60. Sigma SD14 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Pentax Optio W60 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Sigma SD14 ranges from +1 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range on Sigma SD14 and ±2 range on Pentax Optio W60. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sigma SD14 and exposure bracketing on Pentax Optio W60.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.90 m Auto ISO on Pentax Optio W60. Sigma SD14 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Sigma SD14.

      Physical Parameters

      Sigma SD14 body has dimensions of 144 x 107 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.21 x 3.19") and Pentax Optio W60 body has dimensions of 98 x 56 x 25 mm (3.86 x 2.2 x 0.98"). Sigma SD14 weighs 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz) and Pentax Optio W60 weighs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz).

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

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      56 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sigma SD14 and Pentax Optio W60

      Sigma SD14 and Pentax Optio W60 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 150k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      POOR
      50
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 150k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      BAD
      37
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      POOR
      48
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 150k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      54
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 150k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      GOOD
      73
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 150k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      GOOD
      74
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 150k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sigma SD14 and Pentax Optio W60 and give them scores of 52 and 45 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      OVERALL
      52
      OVERALL
      45

      Sensor

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 5 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      BAD
      36
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 150k dot
      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      BAD
      33
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sigma SD14

      Pentax Optio W60

      BAD
      39
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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