Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX60 HS

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX400 IS versus Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the SX60 HS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced within a month of the SX60 HS and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX400 IS matches up against the SX60 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS features external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Canon SX60 HS has proportions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Canon SX60 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS and the SX60 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and SX60 HS is 81 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and SX60 HS.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.