Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon L820

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was introduced 20 months after the L820 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SX60 HS grades versus the L820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Nikon Coolpix L820. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Nikon L820 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS has outer dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS and the L820.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and L820 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and L820.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SX60 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.