Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-50

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 21 months after the SH-50 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX60 HS scores versus the SH-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX60 HS versus the SH-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and SH-50 is 61 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and SH-50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX60 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.