Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX100V

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was revealed 2 years after the HX100V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX60 HS grades against the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys physical 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) and the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS against the HX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and HX100V is 61 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and HX100V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX60 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.