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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS reviews
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3.92out of 5
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Manufacturer code9543B009
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About the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Canon 9543B009 is listed in the digital cameras category. The recorded specifications include camera type: Bridge camera; megapixel: 16.1 MP; image sensor size: 1/2.3"; maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. This entry covers manufacturer code 9543B009. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
For Canon PowerShot SX60 HS, the recorded details include camera type: Bridge camera; megapixel (approx.): 16.1 MP; sensor type: CMOS. Use these facts to narrow a shortlist, then compare the reviewers’ findings on the features that matter for your use.
- Camera type
- Bridge camera
- Megapixels (approx.)
- 16.1 MP
- Sensor type
- CMOS
- Image sensor size
- 1/2.3"
- Maximum image resolution
- 4608 x 3456 pixels
- Maximum video resolution
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
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3.00 / 5Original rating: 3 / 5
Review covers the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS camera with a built-in lens. The product-data source links this original review and model identity to code 9543B009. Other models and editions are excluded; the link does not establish the reviewer’s tested colour or separately supplied accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 2 Nov 2026
TechRadar
4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 2 Nov 2026
Photography Blog
4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 1 Nov 2026
Amateur Photographer
3.00 / 5Original rating: 3 / 5
Reviewed camera model: Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. Its built-in lens is part of the camera; separately bundled accessories are not assessed. Colour may differ.
Read the full review ↗Checked 25 Oct 2026
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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
Reviewed camera model: Canon SX60 HS. Its built-in lens is part of the camera; separately bundled accessories are not assessed. Colour may differ.
Read the full review ↗Checked 12 Oct 2026
PCMag
4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
Reviewed camera model: Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. Its built-in lens is part of the camera; separately bundled accessories are not assessed. Colour may differ.
Read the full review ↗Checked 3 Nov 2026
Tom's Guide
4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
Review covers Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The verified product-data labels bind this public model name to code 9543B009, and the original publisher article independently supplies the editorial score. This is not proof that the supplier supplied this review URL, or that the reviewer tested this colour or included accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 1 Nov 2026
What Digital Camera
4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
Reviewed camera model: Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. Its built-in lens is part of the camera; separately bundled accessories are not assessed. Colour may differ.
Read the full review ↗Checked 3 Nov 2026
Pocket-lint
4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
There's a lot to admire about the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. It takes what has always been successful about this companies superzooms and pushes it up a notch. But pushes it a notch too far in our opinion. The 65x optical zoom is all about big number...
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4.20 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 84%
Canon's stretching its limits with the SX60 HS, but the results are hit and miss. As soon as we saw what Canon had done to the SX50 HS to make the new SX60 HS, our hearts sunk. There has been a very obvious performance gap at the telephoto end for cam...
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Review: Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS sensor review: Powerful model with competitive performance
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS specifications
Manufacturer code: 9543B009 · Icecat product 24605095 · Checked 22 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Camera type | Bridge camera |
|---|---|
| Megapixels (approx.) | 16.1 MP |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Image sensor size | 1/2.3" |
| Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3456 pixels |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Optical zoom | 65x |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Weight | 607 g |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Audio formats supported | AAC |
Display7 details
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.62 cm (3") |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 7.5 cm |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 922000 pixels |
| Flip-out screen | Yes |
| Vari-angle LCD display | Yes |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages | Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese |
Processor, memory & storage5 details
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30 fps |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Memory slots | 1 |
| Histogram | Yes |
| Image processor | DIGIC 6 |
Camera, image & video36 details
| Still image resolution(s) | 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072 4608 x 2592 3456 x 3456 3264 x 2448 3264 x 2176 3264 x 1832 2768 x 3456 2448 x 2448 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1368 1952 x 2448 1920 x 1080 1536 x 1536 1232 x 1536 640 x 480 640 x 424 640 x 360 480 x 480 384 x 480 |
|---|---|
| Image stabilizer location | Lens |
| Total megapixels | 16.8 MP |
| Image formats supported | JPG, Raw |
| Digital zoom | 4x |
| Focal length range | 3.8 - 247 mm |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 21 mm |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 1365 mm |
| Minimum aperture number | 3.4 |
| Maximum aperture number | 6.5 |
| Lens structure (elements/groups) | 15/11 |
| Combined zoom | 260x |
| Focus | TTL |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus |
| Auto Focus (AF) object detection | Face |
| Normal focusing range (tele) | 1.8 - ∞ |
| Macro focusing range (tele) | 0 - 0.5 m |
| ISO sensitivity (min) | 100 |
| ISO sensitivity (max) | 3200 |
| ISO sensitivity | 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, Auto |
| Light exposure modes | Auto, Manual |
| Light exposure control | Program AE |
| Light exposure correction | ± 3EV (1/3EV step) |
| Auto Exposure (AE) lock | Yes |
| Fastest camera shutter speed | 1/2000 s |
| Slowest camera shutter speed | 15 s |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
| Flash exposure compensation | Yes |
| Flash exposure correction | ±2EV (1/3 EV step) |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video resolutions | 320 x 240,640 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080 |
| Video formats supported | AVC, H.264, MP4, MPEG4 |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, Tungsten |
| Camera playback | Movie, Single image, Slide show |
| Camera file system | DPOF 1.1 |
Connections & wireless4 details
| HDMI | Yes |
|---|---|
| HDMI connector type | Mini |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| NFC | Yes |
Power & battery10 details
| Flash recharging time | 10 s |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 340 shots |
| Battery capacity | 920 mAh |
| Battery type | NB-10L |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 |
| Battery level indicator | Yes |
| Weight (including battery) | 650 g |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Power source type | Battery |
Controls & features2 details
| Smile detection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
Design & dimensions4 details
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Width | 127.6 mm |
| Depth | 114.3 mm |
| Height | 92.6 mm |
Software & compatibility2 details
| Supported aspect ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 4:5, 16:9 |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | ImageBrowser EX CameraWindow PhotoStitch Map Utility Digital Photo Professional |
Further product details16 details
| Light metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot |
|---|---|
| Flash range (wide) | 0.5 - 5.5 m |
| Flash range (tele) | 1.8 - 3 m |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Analog signal format system | NTSC, PAL |
| Maximum memory card size | 32 GB |
| Field of view | 100% |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Scene modes | Candlelight, Fireworks, Night, Night landscape, Portrait, Snow |
| Shooting modes | Auto, Movie, Scene |
| Photo effects | Black&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid |
| Self-timer delay | 2,10 s |
| GPS (satellite) | No |
| Multi-shot | Yes |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
Specifications describe the supplied product data, not measured review results. Battery life, range and performance figures are source claims and can vary with use.
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