Canon 6D vs Canon SX60 HS

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 6D versus Canon SX60 HS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and SX60 HS (16MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and SX60 HS (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The 6D was unveiled 19 months prior to the SX60 HS making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 6D grades versus the SX60 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D & Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery & Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 6D offers external dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Canon SX60 HS has sizing of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 6D versus Canon SX60 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 6D against the SX60 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and SX60 HS is 59 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D and SX60 HS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6D using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 6D will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 6D will be behind in sensor tech.