Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon D60

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX20 IS and Nikon D60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the D60 (10MP) is pretty similar but the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and D60 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 2 years after the D60 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D60 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX20 IS scores versus the D60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Nikon D60. The full galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Nikon D60 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon D60 has sizing of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX20 IS against the D60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and D60 is 65 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and D60.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX20 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX20 IS will offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX20 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.