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Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon SX50 HS
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX610 HS
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Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX60 HS versus Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was revealed 9 months later than the SX600 HS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX60 HS scores against the SX600 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Canon SX600 HS

 SX60 HS SX600 HS 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2014Fresher by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SX60 HS

 SX600 HS SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Canon SX600 HS

 SX60 HS SX600 HS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS has got outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Canon SX600 HS has specifications of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX60 HS and the SX600 HS.

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and SX600 HS is 61 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and SX600 HS.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX60 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX60 HS
Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
56
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX60 HS
Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (650 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX60 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
53
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX60 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
57
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (650g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
62
reasonably wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than average in class (650g)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSCanon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-09-16 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.4 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1280
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 gr (1.43 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 290 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $549 $249