Canon 5D MII vs Canon SX60 HS

Let's look closer at the Canon 5D MII vs Canon SX60 HS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and SX60 HS (16MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and SX60 HS (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The 5D MII was launched 6 years before the SX60 HS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 5D MII grades against the SX60 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark II & Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D MII Gallery & Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MII features physical dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Canon SX60 HS has proportions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MII versus the SX60 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MII and SX60 HS is 56 and 61 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MII and SX60 HS.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MII due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MII will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.