Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon D60

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon D60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and D60 (10MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and D60 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX400 IS was announced 6 years later than the D60 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D60 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX400 IS scores vs the D60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Nikon D60. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Nikon D60 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Nikon D60 has dimensions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the D60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and D60 is 81 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and D60.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX400 IS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX400 IS will deliver more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.