Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX420 IS vs PowerShot SX60 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Specs

PowerShot SX420 IS

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1008mm (42x), f3.5-6.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1mm³ (4.1″ x 2.7″ x 3.4″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX420 IS

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

PowerShot SX420 IS vs PowerShot SX60 HS: 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 SX420 IS VS Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a better choice

PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX60 HS
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 16.10
Weighs less (2)

442g
(14.3 oz.)		 650g
(21.0 oz.)
More portable (2)

614cm³
(39 cu.in.)		 1351cm³
(85 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX420 IS are the higher resolution, the lower weight than the PowerShot SX60 HS and the more compact size.

The PowerShot SX420 IS scores 9 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX60 HS
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

2 6
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.92
Articulated monitor (2)
Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

195 340

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX60 HS are that the camera is faster, that the display has a higher resolution and the articulated display. A recommendation of the PowerShot SX60 HS is made easy by the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 13 points for the PowerShot SX60 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX60 HS
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Sensitivity

100 – 3200 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
WiFi
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX420 IS and PowerShot SX60 HS
PowerShot SX420 IS und PowerShot SX60 HS, front view

Top view of cameras
PowerShot SX420 IS und PowerShot SX60 HS, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

9
13

We advise to choose the newest model: Canon PowerShot SX420 IS.