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Canon T6i vs Canon SX60 HS

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon T6i vs Canon SX60 HS Key Specs

Canon T6i
(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
Canon SX60 HS
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Canon SX60 HS

 T6i SX60 HS 
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Canon T6i

 SX60 HS T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Canon SX60 HS

 T6i SX60 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2014Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon T6i vs Canon SX60 HS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Canon SX60 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Canon SX60 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T6i
Portrait photography with Canon SX60 HS
79
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
56
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography information
Canon SX60 HS Street photography information
70
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
56
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography information
Canon SX60 HS Sports photography information
61
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (440 CIPA)
53
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography advice
Canon SX60 HS Travel photography advice
66
features focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (440 per charge)
57
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (650g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX60 HS as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (440 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
decently wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging details
Canon SX60 HS Vlogging details
72
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
62
decently wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors in class (650g)
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Canon T6i vs Canon SX60 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Canon SX60 HS
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iCanon PowerShot SX60 HS
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