Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-1
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Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Replaced the Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced March 2014
- Updated by Olympus SH-2

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
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").

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.

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Olympus SH-1
SX60 HS | SH-1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Canon SX60 HS
SH-1 | SX60 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Olympus SH-1
SX60 HS | SH-1 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | March 2014 | Same generation |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-09-16 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 922k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.4 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 pounds) | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 127 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 380 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $549 | $349 |