Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX60 HS

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SX60 HS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 6 years before the SX60 HS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX200 IS scores versus the SX60 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS offers external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Canon SX60 HS has dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX60 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS versus the SX60 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and SX60 HS is 90 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and SX60 HS.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX60 HS to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.