It’s arguably far more necessary than it is for most entry-level DSLR shooters, who are unlikely to need to deal with as extended a zoom range as offered here. The grip is large and we found it easy enough to wrap a good three fingers around it, giving you a firm hold of the camera. Handling-wise the Canon SX60 HS is pretty good. This is welcome, as this area will often be held or rested on something for a bit of extra stability. Canon’s tried to inject a slight sense of quality, though, by using aluminium for the outer part of the lens barrel. For £449, the Canon SX60 HS is a rather basic-feeling camera. It feels robust, but not exactly expensive or high-end. It’s large, but then a chunky body is required to offset the sheer size of the zoom lens when fully extended.

Like its predecessors, the Canon SX60 HS has a moulded plastic body that’s not too far off an entry-level DSLR in terms of style and frame. SEE ALSO: Best Cameras Round-up Canon PowerShot SX60 HS – Design and Handling You could argue it’s common among traditional superzoom cameras, but the Canon’s £449 price is higher than much of the competition, which makes the shortcomings harder to swallow. We do see a little bit of that neglect in the PowerShot SX60 HS. However, superzooms often care a bit too much about length, and not enough about quality and handling. Looking at the numbers it’s hard not to be a little impressed.

The 65x zoom will make you feel as though you can spot life on other planets. The Canon SX60 HS is a superzoom with an immense zoom range.

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