Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX60 HS

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the SX60 HS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 3 years before the SX60 HS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX500 IS grades vs the SX60 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Canon SX60 HS has measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX60 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX500 IS vs the SX60 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and SX60 HS is 80 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and SX60 HS.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.