Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX20V

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was brought out 2 years later than the HX20V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX60 HS scores vs the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS comes with exterior measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS and the HX20V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and HX20V is 61 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and HX20V.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX20V to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX60 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.