Canon SX60 HS vs Sony WX300

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX60 HS versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was revealed 20 months later than the WX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX60 HS scores versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS has got physical measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS vs the WX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and WX300 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX300 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.