Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon S9900

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX60 HS versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 4 months before the S9900 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the S9900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the S9900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and S9900 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and S9900.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration.