Clicky

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX99

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX50 HS
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX99 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX60 HS versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively close but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use different sensor sizes.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

The SX60 HS was released 5 years before the HX99 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX60 HS matches up against the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Sony HX99

 SX60 HS HX99 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Canon SX60 HS

 HX99 SX60 HS 
RevealedSeptember 2018September 2014More recent by 48 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Sony HX99

 SX60 HS HX99 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS features 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) while the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Canon SX60 HS versus Sony HX99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the HX99.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and HX99 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and HX99.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX60 HS due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX60 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
53
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography advice
Sony HX99 Street photography advice
56
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (242 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony HX99 Sports photography highlights
53
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
lacks phase detect auto focus
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography features
Sony HX99 Travel photography features
57
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
76
great battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than average in class (242g)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography information
Sony HX99 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
58
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization
good MP (18MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
no Time Lapse function
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
62
quite wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
76
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (242 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no external mic support
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Sony HX99
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-09-16 2018-09-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922k dots 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.4fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 gr (1.43 pounds) 242 gr (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 360 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $549 $469