Canon SX60 HS vs Sony T90

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX60 HS versus Sony T90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was unveiled 5 years after the T90 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX60 HS scores against the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS offers physical 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) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX60 HS versus the T90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and T90 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and T90.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX60 HS to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.