Canon SX60 HS vs Sony W730

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX60 HS versus Sony W730, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was introduced 21 months later than the W730 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX60 HS scores versus the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS has got outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX60 HS versus Sony W730 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX60 HS versus the W730.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and W730 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and W730.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX60 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.