Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX60 HS and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 5 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX60 HS grades versus the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS features outer 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 Olympus SP-590 UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX60 HS and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS vs the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and SP-590 UZ is 61 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and SP-590 UZ.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX60 HS to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX60 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.