Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung GX-20

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly similar but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX60 HS was launched 6 years after the GX-20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX60 HS grades vs the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS vs the GX-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and GX-20 is 61 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and GX-20.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX60 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX60 HS will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.