Canon SX60 HS vs Sony A57

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX60 HS versus Sony A57, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The SX60 HS was introduced 2 years later than the A57 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX60 HS grades vs the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Sony SLT-A57. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the A57.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and A57 is 61 and 64 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and A57.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The SX60 HS has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher. The younger SX60 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.