Canon SX60 HS vs Sony WX500

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX60 HS vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was introduced 7 months before the WX500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX60 HS scores versus the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS has got external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the WX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and WX500 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and WX500.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX500 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older SX60 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.