Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-G1

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX60 HS and Casio EX-G1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 4 years later than the EX-G1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX60 HS grades against the EX-G1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Casio Exilim EX-G1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Casio EX-G1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS provides outside measurements 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 Casio EX-G1 has proportions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Canon SX60 HS and Casio EX-G1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS against the EX-G1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and EX-G1 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and EX-G1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX60 HS to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX60 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.