Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB850F

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 2 years after the WB850F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX60 HS grades vs the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS has got outer dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the WB850F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and WB850F is 61 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and WB850F.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX60 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.