Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9300
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![Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX60-HS/Canon-SX60-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Released September 2014
- Older Model is Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched July 2012
- Old Model is Nikon S9100
- New Model is Nikon S9500
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9300 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX60 HS was announced 2 years after the S9300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX60 HS grades versus the S9300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Nikon S9300
SX60 HS | S9300 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | July 2012 | More modern by 27 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon SX60 HS
S9300 | SX60 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon S9300
SX60 HS | S9300 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS features external dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon S9300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the S9300.
![Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9300 size comparison Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX60-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and S9300 is 61 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX60-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and S9300.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX60 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX60-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX60-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Nikon Coolpix S9300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-09-16 | 2012-07-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 922k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.4fps | 6.9fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 lb) | 215 grams (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 127 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 200 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $549 | $249 |