Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung GX-1S

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX60 HS was announced 8 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the GX-1S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS has got outside dimensions 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 Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS versus the GX-1S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and GX-1S is 61 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and GX-1S.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX60 HS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX60 HS will give you extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.