Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus XZ-1

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus XZ-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX600 HS was introduced 2 years later than the XZ-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX600 HS grades vs the XZ-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus XZ-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS and the XZ-1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and XZ-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and XZ-1.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX600 HS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX600 HS will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.