Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H200

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was introduced 21 months after the H200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS comes with 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 Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the H200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and H200 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and H200.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony H200 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.