Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX1

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX60 HS and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX60 HS was announced 5 years after the HX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX60 HS scores against the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX60 HS and Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS versus the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and HX1 is 61 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and HX1.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX60 HS with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX60 HS will produce extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX60 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.