Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX60 HS

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX30 IS versus Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SX60 HS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced 5 years prior to the SX60 HS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX30 IS grades versus the SX60 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Canon SX60 HS has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS against the SX60 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and SX60 HS is 64 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and SX60 HS.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX60 HS to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.