Product Comparison: Canon PowerShot S5 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX60 HS


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Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - Black
Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - Black
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Black 16.1MP Camera
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General Specifications
Brand
Canon
Canon
Model
PowerShot S5 IS
PowerShot SX60 HS
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
The ultra-powerful 12x optical zoom on the PowerShot S5 IS means you'll get the shot you want with no compromise, yet that's only the beginning of what makes this camera so exciting. The S5 IS is loaded with many of Canon's latest advanced technologies including the DIGIC III Image Processor, so both still images and movies are rendered with fine detail and luminous clarity.
Zoom into the exquisite detail of distant wildlife. Capture stunning ultra-wide landscapes with this hugely versatile and gifted 65x Wi-Fi bridge camera, which combines fun with expert control.
Key Specs
Sensor Resolution
8 MP
16.1 MP
Sensor Type
CCD
CMOS
Optical Zoom
12 x
65 x
Image Stabilization
Optical
Optical

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

Size & Weight
Height
3.15 in.
3.64 in.
Width
4.6 in.
5.02 in.
Depth
3.06 in.
4.5 in.
Weight
1.15 lbs.
1.43 lbs.

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - Black
  • It has a nice feel, good size, and easy to use.
  • The weight and size is comfortable.
  • Nice small size. Great camera.
  • This little camera tucks nicely inside a jacket or vest.
  • Perfect and lightweight for smaller projects or a great beginner camera.
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Black 16.1MP Camera
  • Good size, weight and awesome pictures.
  • It's lightweight, I am a small woman and the grip is just perfect.
  • Very light weight and versatile camera compared to my SLR with a heavy 300 mm lens.
  • The zoom lens is incredible for the size, weight and price.
  • Small size and lightweight. Great quality camera.
Imaging
Min. Focal Length
6 mm.
3.8 mm.
Max. Focal Length
72 mm.
247 mm.
ISO Settings
80 - 1600
100-3200
Aperture
F2.7 (W) - 3.5 (T)
F3.4 (W) - 6.5 (T)
Digital Zoom
4 x
4 x
Burst Mode
Yes
Yes
Low Light/High Sensitivity
No
Yes
Face Detection
Yes
Yes
Image File Format(s)
JPEG, AVI
JPEG, RAW, MP4

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

What customers say about "Imaging"
Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - Black
  • Excellent zoom and image stabilization is a great feature.
  • The clarity of movies and snapshots is perfect.
  • The zoom is wonderful.
  • Good quality images. Zoom works fast.
  • Adjusting shutter and aperture are quick and easy.
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Black 16.1MP Camera
  • Awesome image quality.
  • Good low light performance.
  • Good video quality, overall good photo qualities for a small-sensor digital camera.
  • The camera takes very quick bursts.
  • Autofocus is kind of iffy at higher zoom.
Display
Display Type
TFT LCD
TFT LCD
Touch Screen
No
No
Screen Size
2.5 in.
3 in.
Screen Resolution
207000 dots
922000 dots
Viewfinder
0.33-inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon
0.17" EVF (Approx. 922000 dots)
Vari-angle Display
Yes
Yes

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

What customers say about "Display"
Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - Black
  • Love the flip out screen.
  • Flip out LCD makes taking picture at odd angle easy.
  • The Canon LCD display can be set in many positions, with its unique hinging system.
  • I like the large size and the quality of the display.
  • The articulated display is a nice feature, both to protect the screen when not in use and to orient it anyway you want.
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Black 16.1MP Camera
  • Good optical viewfinder.
  • Very pleased and I love the separate viewfinder and LCD screen.
  • The multi position LCD screen comes handy.
  • The articulation on the screen is amazing.
  • The difficulty of using the rear screen in sunny conditions.
Features
Water Resistant
No
No
Shock Resistant
No
No
Panorama Mode
No
No
Shooting Modes
AUTO, Creative: P, Av, Tv, M, C, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Scene Selection, Night Scene, Super Macro, Movie Mode, Stitch Assist
Smart Auto, Program AE Mode, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Custom Mode, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, Sports, Scene Selection, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Creative Filters, Movie Mode
White Balance Modes
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2
Shutter Speeds
15" - 1/3200
15" - 1/2000
What customers say about "Features"
Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - Black
  • Auto mode is easy to use just set it and shoot.
  • Function buttons are marked and easy to understand.
  • Night mode takes great shots even when totally dark.
  • Startup time is really fast.
  • Very fast, and quiet, image stabilization works well.
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Black 16.1MP Camera
  • Easy to operate, easy to use menu system.
  • Awesome 65x Optical zoom. Awesome Image stabilization.
  • Great features but some of them, such as NFC and Wi-Fi, are very complicated to use.
  • The camera is very versatile and scads of great features.
  • This is a solid camera with many features.
Connectivity
PictBridge Enabled
Yes
Yes
NFC Enabled
No
Yes
Integrated GPS
No
No
Output(s)
USB 2.0, NTSC / PAL, 3.5mm audio
USB 2.0, Mini HDMI, NTSC / PAL, 3.5mm audio
Number Of Memory Card Slots
1
1
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - Black
  • Video mode makes high quality videos. Great connectivity.
  • It connects directly to my Canon PIXMA printer for incredible prints.
  • The USB cable connection makes it much easier to get files onto the computer.
  • SD Card slot in the battery compartment.
  • The lack of Wi-Fi is very upsetting.
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Black 16.1MP Camera
  • It does easily connect, even with our lousy internet service, to my network and quickly transfers to my smartphone.
  • It has WiFi connection. Great connectivity options.
  • The wireless connectivity is great.
  • WiFi works very well.
  • It is very easy to connect to your computer via USB.
Power
AC Adapter Compatible
Yes
Yes
Battery Model
Rechargeable AA-size NiMH Battery
Rechargeable battery pack NB-10L
Number of Batteries
4
1
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
Download


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