Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon Z7

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX60 HS versus Nikon Z7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX60 HS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Z7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX60 HS grades vs the Z7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Nikon Z7. The full galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS comes with outside 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 Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the Z7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and Z7 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and Z7.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX60 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon Z7 will offer more detail having an extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX60 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.