Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P500

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and P500 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was brought out 3 years later than the P500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX60 HS grades versus the P500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Nikon Coolpix P500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys exterior 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 Nikon P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX60 HS versus the P500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and P500 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and P500.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX60 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.