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| Predecessor: |
Canon SX50
SX50 vs SX60 |
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| Successor: |
Canon SX70
SX60 vs SX70 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | X-5 | SX60 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | EVF | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $279.95 | $549.99 |
| Street Price: | $187.33 | $449.00 |
| Date Available: | 2012-09-15 | 2014-10-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
22.0 oz
(623 g)
includes batteries |
22.9 oz
(650 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.7 x
3.4 x
4.2 in. (119 x 86 x 107 mm) |
5.0 x
3.6 x
4.5 in. (128 x 93 x 114 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 16.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.33 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.33 microns | 1.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 39 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 19.2 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 127 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1464 (3.8 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 1832 (6.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 2768 x 3456 (9.6 MP, Other), 1952 x 2448 (4.8 MP, Other), 1232 x 1536 (1.9 MP, Other), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.1 | 6.6 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 640x480 (120p) 320x240 (240p) 1280x720 (6p/3p/1.5p) 640x480 (6p/3p/1.5p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (AVC/H.264 with monaural sound) | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | smc PENTAX zoom lens, 12 elements in 9 groups with 3 aspherical elements | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 22 - 580mm | 21 - 1,365mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4 - 104mm | 3.8 - 247mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 26.00x | 65.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.1 (wide) / f5.9 (tele) with 2-stage aperture | f/3.4 (W) / f/6.5 (T) - f/8.0 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
0 cm to Infinity 0.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
30 cm 0.4 - 11.8 in |
0 -
50 cm 0.0 - 19.7 in |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 67.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | Via FA-DC67A adapter |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 7.2x | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Manual, Focus Point Selection | Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 230K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment dial (diopter range unavailable) | EVF: 922K-dot LCD |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 pixels) | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots (153,000 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | Auto, 100-3200 (6400 in Low Light mode) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (D, N, W), Manual | Auto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2, Multi-area White Balance, White Balance Correction |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1500 - 4 sec | 1/2000 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative (linked to Face Detection), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Linked to AF frame) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Handheld Night Snap, Sport, Landscape, Portrait, Scene (Flower, Blue Sky, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, , Fireworks, HDR, Surf & Snow, Baby, Kids, Pet, Food, Digital SR, Stage Lighting, Text, Museum, Digital Wide, Digital Panorama, Frame Composite) | Scene: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filter: High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect |
| Self Timer: | 10s, 2s, Remote 3 seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: Wide: approx. 0.66 - 38 ft; Tele: approx. 4.9 - 20ft | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. (50 cm) - 18 ft. (5.5 m) (W), 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) - 9.8 ft. (3.0 m) (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | UHS-I compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (AVC/H.264 with monaural sound) | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
| Included Memory: | 75.3 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional infrared | Optional wired or Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | DC Input, Micro (Type-D) HDMI | Mini (Type-C) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack, Wired Remote Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.41 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.1 | 6.6 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 19 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.51 seconds | 0.40 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.67 seconds | 0.32 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.129 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.6 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.8 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 500 shots (NiMH AA) | 340 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 340 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | 4 x AA | Proprietary NB-10L |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium or Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 4 x Alkaline AAs | 1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software CD-ROM S-SW129 | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | BSI CMOS Sensor, Sensor-shift-type Shake Reduction (SR), Tilting 460K-dot LCD, 230K-dot EVF, 1080p Full HD Movies. Available in silver or black. | 65x zoom with Intelligent IS, 16.1 megapixel 1/2" CMOS sensor, DIGIC 6 Image processor, 1080p60 videos, RAW support, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. |
