Canon SX60 HS vs Sony TX9

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX60 HS vs Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 4 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX60 HS grades against the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS provides outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the TX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and TX9 is 61 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and TX9.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX60 HS to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.