Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX620 HS

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX60 HS versus Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Canon. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 20 months earlier than the SX620 HS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX60 HS grades vs the SX620 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Canon SX620 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS provides physical measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS versus the SX620 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and SX620 HS is 61 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and SX620 HS.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX60 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.