Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX60 HS and Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZR700 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 20 months after the EX-ZR700 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX60 HS grades against the EX-ZR700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys 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 Casio EX-ZR700 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX60 HS and Casio EX-ZR700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX60 HS against the EX-ZR700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and EX-ZR700 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and EX-ZR700.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX60 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.