Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung HZ15W

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung HZ15W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 5 years after the HZ15W which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS against the HZ15W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and HZ15W is 61 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and HZ15W.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX60 HS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.