Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX60 HS and Casio EX-ZR15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZR15 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was announced 2 years after the EX-ZR15 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX60 HS matches up versus the EX-ZR15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS features physical measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX60 HS and Casio EX-ZR15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS versus the EX-ZR15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and EX-ZR15 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and EX-ZR15.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX60 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.