Canon SX60 HS vs Sony a5000

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SX60 HS vs Sony a5000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SX60 HS was released 9 months later than the a5000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX60 HS scores versus the a5000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS provides physical 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 a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Canon SX60 HS vs Sony a5000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the a5000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and a5000 is 61 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and a5000.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX60 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a5000 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.