Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SZ-11

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX60 HS and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 3 years after the SZ-11 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX60 HS matches up versus the SZ-11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS features physical measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS versus the SZ-11.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and SZ-11 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and SZ-11.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX60 HS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.