Canon SX60 HS vs Sony S930

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX60 HS vs Sony S930, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 5 years after the S930 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX60 HS matches up versus the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX60 HS versus the S930.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and S930 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and S930.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX60 HS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX60 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.