Canon 760D vs Canon SX600 HS

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 760D versus Canon SX600 HS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) and the 760D (APS-C) and SX600 HS (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The 760D was brought out 14 months after the SX600 HS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 760D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 760D grades versus the SX600 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 760D and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 760D Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 760D has outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Canon SX600 HS has sizing of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 760D versus Canon SX600 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 760D compared to the SX600 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 760D and SX600 HS is 66 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 760D and SX600 HS.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 760D because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 760D will provide you with more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger 760D provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.