Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX30V

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX60 HS and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was revealed 2 years later than the HX30V and that is quite a serious difference 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 HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX60 HS scores against the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS has got outer dimensions 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 HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX60 HS and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the HX30V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and HX30V is 61 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and HX30V.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.