Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX60 HS

Below is a complete overview of the Canon SX170 IS and Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the SX60 HS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was launched 13 months prior to the SX60 HS making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX170 IS grades against the SX60 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS offers external dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Canon SX60 HS has sizing of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS and Canon SX60 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX170 IS versus the SX60 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and SX60 HS is 88 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and SX60 HS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX170 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.