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Canon SX60 HS vs Sony A58

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
72
Overall
65

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX50 HS
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony A57
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Canon SX60 HS vs Sony A58 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX60 HS versus Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly close but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX60 HS was released 10 months after the A58 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX60 HS matches up against the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Sony A58

 SX60 HS A58 
RevealedSeptember 2014November 2013Newer by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Canon SX60 HS

 A58 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Sony A58

 SX60 HS A58 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS has got physical measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX60 HS versus Sony A58 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS and the A58.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony A58 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and A58 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and A58.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX60 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A58 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX60 HS
Street photography with Sony A58
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography factors
Sony A58 Sports photography factors
53
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
80
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (690 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography details
Sony A58 Travel photography details
57
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (650g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
better than average battery power (690 shots)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX60 HS
Landscape photography with Sony A58
52
you can focus manually
really wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (690 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging factors
Sony A58 Vlogging factors
62
really wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX60 HS vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Sony A58
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSSony SLT-A58
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Sony SLT-A58
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-09-16 2013-11-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.4fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650g (1.43 lb) 492g (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 74
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 12.5
DXO Low light rating 127 753
Other
Battery life 340 shots 690 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $549 $645