Canon SX60 HS vs Sony A350

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX60 HS vs Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX60 HS was released 6 years after the A350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX60 HS matches up against the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX60 HS and the A350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and A350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and A350.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX60 HS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX60 HS will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.