Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX200V

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was introduced 2 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX60 HS scores against the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS provides outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX60 HS and the HX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and HX200V is 61 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and HX200V.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX200V to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.