Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX60 HS

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SX60 HS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the SX60 HS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX210 IS matches up against the SX60 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Canon SX60 HS has dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the SX60 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and SX60 HS is 90 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and SX60 HS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX60 HS to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.