Canon T6i vs Canon SX60 HS
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Canon T6i vs Canon SX60 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Launched February 2015
- Additionally referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Previous Model is Canon 700D
- Successor is Canon T7i
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Announced September 2014
- Replaced the Canon SX50 HS

Canon T6i vs Canon SX60 HS Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon T6i vs Canon SX60 HS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and SX60 HS (16MP) and the T6i (APS-C) and SX60 HS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The T6i was brought out 5 months after the SX60 HS so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the T6i grades versus the SX60 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon T6i vs Canon SX60 HS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon T6i Gallery and Canon SX60 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Canon SX60 HS
T6i | SX60 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Canon T6i
SX60 HS | T6i |
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Common features in the Canon T6i and Canon SX60 HS
T6i | SX60 HS | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | September 2014 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Canon T6i vs Canon SX60 HS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6i provides exterior measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Canon SX60 HS has dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check the Canon T6i vs Canon SX60 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the T6i versus the SX60 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the T6i and SX60 HS is 66 and 61 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Canon SX60 HS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the T6i and SX60 HS.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T6i featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon T6i will offer more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon T6i vs Canon SX60 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T6i vs Canon SX60 HS Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS |
Also referred to as | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2014-09-16 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 21-1365mm (65.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 0cm |
Available lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 922k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 6.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 555g (1.22 lb) | 650g (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 71 | 39 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | 919 | 127 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 340 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | NB-10L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $749 | $549 |