Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon A900

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was brought out 17 months earlier than the A900 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SX60 HS grades vs the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Nikon Coolpix A900. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS offers 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) while the Nikon A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX60 HS against the A900.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and A900 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and A900.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A900 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX60 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.