Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-1

In this article, we are matching up the Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was manufactured 6 months later than the SH-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX60 HS grades against the SH-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS has got outside 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 SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS vs the SH-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and SH-1 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and SH-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.