Canon PowerShot SX60 HS vs Nikon Coolpix L820 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX60 HS vs Coolpix L820 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS vs Nikon Coolpix L820 Specs

PowerShot SX60 HS

  • Introduced in October 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 21-1365mm (65x), f3.4-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 127.6 x 92.6 x 114.3mm³ (5.0″ x 3.6″ x 4.5″)
  • 650g (21.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX60 HS

Coolpix L820

  • Introduced in February 2013
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 125 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 22-675mm (30x), f3.0-5.8
  • No WiFi
  • 111 x 76.3 x 84.5mm³ (4.4″ x 3.0″ x 3.3″)
  • 470g (15.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix L820

PowerShot SX60 HS vs Coolpix L820: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS VS Nikon Coolpix L820 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX60 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX60 HS

Coolpix L820

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.10 16.00
Auto Focus points (4)

9 1
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 3200 ISO 125 – 3200 ISO
Articulated monitor (2)

WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX60 HS are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the articulated display and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX60 HS scores 17 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix L820

PowerShot SX60 HS

Coolpix L820

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 8
Longer battery life (3, photos)

340 400
Weighs less (2)

650g
(21.0 oz.)
470g
(15.2 oz.)
More portable (2)

1351cm³
(85 cu.in.)
716cm³
(45 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix L820 are that the camera is faster, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the PowerShot SX60 HS. Another advantage over the PowerShot SX60 HS: the more compact size.

Yields 11 points for the Coolpix L820.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX60 HS

Coolpix L820

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS VS Nikon Coolpix L820 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX60 HS and Coolpix L820

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

Nikon Coolpix L820

17
11

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX60 HS as better choice.