Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX700 HS

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX60 HS and Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SX700 HS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 8 months after the SX700 HS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX60 HS matches up against the SX700 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Canon SX700 HS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Canon SX700 HS has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX60 HS and Canon SX700 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX60 HS versus the SX700 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and SX700 HS is 61 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and SX700 HS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX60 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.