Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX70 HS

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX70 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SX70 HS (20MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was unveiled 5 years prior to the SX70 HS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX60 HS scores versus the SX70 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS provides physical measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Canon SX70 HS has specifications of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

See the Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX70 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS versus the SX70 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and SX70 HS is 61 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and SX70 HS.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX60 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.