Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony HX300 and Canon SX60 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony HX300 has external dimensions of 130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.1 x 3.67 x 4.06″) and weighs 623 g (including batteries). Canon SX60 HS has external dimensions of 128 x 93 x 114 mm (5.04 x 3.66 x 4.49″) and weighs 650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony HX300 and the Canon SX60 HS.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony HX300 and Canon SX60 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony HX300 and Canon SX60 HS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony HX300 is 27g lighter than the Canon SX60 HS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 nor Canon PowerShot SX60 HS provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony HX300 and Canon SX60 HS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Sony HX300 features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Canon SX60 HS sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.