Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P950

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was announced 6 years earlier than the P950 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SX60 HS grades vs the P950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Nikon Coolpix P950. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS offers external 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) and the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS and the P950.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and P950 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and P950.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX60 HS will be behind in sensor technology.