Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX300

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX60 HS versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 20 months later than the HX300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX60 HS matches up versus the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS has external 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) whilst the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX60 HS versus Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS versus the HX300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and HX300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and HX300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX300 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX60 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.