Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX350

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 3 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX60 HS scores against the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys external dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX60 HS vs the HX350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and HX350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and HX350.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX350 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX60 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.