Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P530

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was unveiled 8 months later than the P530 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX60 HS grades versus the P530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Nikon Coolpix P530. The full galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Nikon P530 has dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the P530.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and P530 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and P530.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX60 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.