Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Let's look closer at the Canon SX60 HS versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 3 years after the SP-610UZ which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX60 HS scores vs the SP-610UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Olympus SP-610UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS against the SP-610UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and SP-610UZ is 61 and 79 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and SP-610UZ.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.