Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus 1s

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX60 HS versus Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and 1s (12MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX60 HS was brought out 6 months prior to the 1s so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX60 HS matches up against the 1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Olympus Stylus 1s. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS has got external dimensions 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 1s has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX60 HS versus Olympus 1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS and the 1s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and 1s is 61 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and 1s.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX60 HS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX60 HS will give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.