Canon 1D vs Canon SX60 HS

On this page, we are comparing the Canon 1D versus Canon SX60 HS, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and SX60 HS (16MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and SX60 HS (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The 1D was introduced 13 years earlier than the SX60 HS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D being a Large SLR camera and the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1D grades against the SX60 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D & Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1D Gallery & Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D provides exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) and the Canon SX60 HS has measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1D versus Canon SX60 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D versus the SX60 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D and SX60 HS is 50 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D and SX60 HS.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1D having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX60 HS will produce extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older 1D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.