Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax Efina

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX60 HS and Pentax Efina, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was brought out 16 months later than the Efina which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX60 HS scores against the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX60 HS and Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the Efina.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and Efina is 61 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and Efina.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX60 HS to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.