Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX60 HS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was revealed 2 years after the SZ-31MR iHS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX60 HS matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS provides outside measurements 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 SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX60 HS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX60 HS versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and SZ-31MR iHS is 61 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX60 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.