Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX60 HS

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX420 IS versus Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SX60 HS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was manufactured 16 months after the SX60 HS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX420 IS matches up against the SX60 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Canon SX60 HS has specifications of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the SX60 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and SX60 HS is 80 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and SX60 HS.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX420 IS to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.