Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX300

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX600 HS versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 11 months later than the WX300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX600 HS grades versus the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS offers outside 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) whilst 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).

Check out the Canon SX600 HS versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS against the WX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and WX300.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.