Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon 1 J1

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon 1 J1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and 1 J1 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX60 HS was introduced 2 years later than the 1 J1 and that is a fairly serious 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 Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the 1 J1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Nikon 1 J1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Nikon 1 J1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS has external 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 Nikon 1 J1 has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon 1 J1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX60 HS versus the 1 J1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and 1 J1 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and 1 J1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX60 HS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX60 HS will provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.