Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-Z29

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX60 HS versus Casio EX-Z29, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX60 HS was launched 5 years after the EX-Z29 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX60 HS matches up versus the EX-Z29 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS has exterior measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z29 has dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the EX-Z29.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and EX-Z29 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and EX-Z29.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX60 HS because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon SX60 HS will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX60 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.