Canon 80D vs Canon SX60 HS

Lets look much closer at the Canon 80D versus Canon SX60 HS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and SX60 HS (16MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and SX60 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The 80D was introduced 18 months after the SX60 HS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 80D matches up against the SX60 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 80D & Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 80D Gallery & Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 80D enjoys exterior dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Canon SX60 HS has dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 80D and the SX60 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 80D and SX60 HS is 59 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and SX60 HS.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 80D using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 80D will result in greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer 80D provides a benefit in sensor innovation.