Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX60 HS and Casio EX-ZR10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and EX-ZR10 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was brought out 4 years later than the EX-ZR10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX60 HS scores against the EX-ZR10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS has external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR10 has sizing of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX60 HS and Casio EX-ZR10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the EX-ZR10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and EX-ZR10 is 61 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and EX-ZR10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX60 HS to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.