• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 21.00mm - 1365.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon 330 HS advantages over Canon SX60

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 114 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    144g vs 650g
    Lighter weight

Canon SX60 advantages over Canon 330 HS

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,365 mm vs 240 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 340 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    21 mm vs 24 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Canon 310 HS

Canon 330 HS
Canon 310 HS
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Wider angle lens
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 330 HS vs Canon 310 HS

Canon SX60
Canon 310 HS
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX60 vs Canon 310 HS

Compared to Samsung ST200F

Canon 330 HS
Samsung ST200F
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • HDMI out
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Canon 330 HS vs Samsung ST200F

Canon SX60
Samsung ST200F
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon SX60 vs Samsung ST200F

Compared to Nikon S6500

Canon 330 HS
Nikon S6500
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels

Compare Canon 330 HS vs Nikon S6500

Canon SX60
Nikon S6500
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon S6500

Compared to Nikon P600

Canon 330 HS
Nikon P600
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 330 HS vs Nikon P600

Canon SX60
Nikon P600
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon P600

Compared to Nikon P610

Canon 330 HS
Nikon P610
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon 330 HS vs Nikon P610

Canon SX60
Nikon P610
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon P610

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