Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the SX600 HS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX30 IS grades versus the SX600 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS provides external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SX600 HS has sizing of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS against the SX600 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and SX600 HS is 64 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and SX600 HS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.