Canon SX60 HS vs Sony TX100V

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX60 HS and Sony TX100V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 3 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX60 HS matches up against the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX60 HS and the TX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and TX100V is 61 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and TX100V.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer SX60 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.