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Canon SX60 HS vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon SX50 HS
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Successor is Sony RX100 VI
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Canon SX60 HS vs Sony RX100 V Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX60 HS versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively similar but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") boast different sensor size.

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The SX60 HS was unveiled 3 years prior to the RX100 V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX60 HS matches up versus the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Sony RX100 V

 SX60 HS RX100 V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Canon SX60 HS

 RX100 V SX60 HS 
IntroducedOctober 2016September 2014Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Sony RX100 V

 SX60 HS RX100 V 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS has got exterior dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX60 HS versus Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS and the RX100 V.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and RX100 V is 61 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and RX100 V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX60 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 V will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SX60 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography highlights
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography advice
Sony RX100 V Street photography advice
56
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (650g)
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 V Travel photography factors
57
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (650 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
80
lighter than competition (299 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
Vlogging with Sony RX100 V
62
decently wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than average in class (650g)
81
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299g)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX60 HS vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Sony RX100 V
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-16 2016-10-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.4 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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) 299 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 70
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 12.4
DXO Low light score 127 586
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $549 $998