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Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX60 HS

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX60 HS Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Replaced the Canon SX50 HS
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Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX60 HS Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and SX60 HS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the SX60 HS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX20 IS grades against the SX60 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Canon SX60 HS

 SX20 IS SX60 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Canon SX20 IS

 SX60 HS SX20 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2014July 2010More recent by 51 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Canon SX60 HS

 SX20 IS SX60 HS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX60 HS Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS has physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SX60 HS has sizing of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the SX60 HS.

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX60 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and SX60 HS is 65 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX60 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX60 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and SX60 HS.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX60 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX60 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX60 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX60 HS as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography details
Canon SX60 HS Street photography details
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (600 grams)
56
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX60 HS Sports photography advice
34
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography factors
Canon SX60 HS Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (600g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (650g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography information
Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography information
35
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging info
Canon SX60 HS Vlogging info
50
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (600 grams)
62
reasonably wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (650g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX60 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Canon SX60 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCanon PowerShot SX60 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2014-09-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 21-1365mm (65.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 922k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 6.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 650g (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 127
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $549