Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P100

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and P100 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the P100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX60 HS grades against the P100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Nikon Coolpix P100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS comes with outside 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 P100 has dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS versus the P100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and P100 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and P100.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX60 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.