Canon G3 X vs Canon SX60 HS

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon G3 X versus Canon SX60 HS, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and SX60 HS (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and SX60 HS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The G3 X was brought out 10 months later than the SX60 HS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G3 X scores against the SX60 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery & Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G3 X has physical measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") having a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Canon SX60 HS has proportions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Canon G3 X versus Canon SX60 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G3 X versus the SX60 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and SX60 HS is 60 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 X and SX60 HS.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G3 X because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G3 X will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger G3 X is going to have an edge in sensor tech.