Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX60 HS

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SX60 HS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 6 years before the SX60 HS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the SX60 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Canon SX60 HS has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS and the SX60 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and SX60 HS is 64 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and SX60 HS.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX60 HS to show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind in sensor tech.