Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZR800 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 14 months later than the EX-ZR800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX60 HS scores vs the EX-ZR800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR800. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS has outside 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-ZR800 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX60 HS vs the EX-ZR800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and EX-ZR800 is 61 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and EX-ZR800.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX60 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.