Canon SX30 vs SX60
The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in September 2010 and September 2014. Both the SX30 and the SX60 are fixed lens compact cameras that are equipped with a 1/2.3-inch sensor. The SX30 has a resolution of 14 megapixels, whereas the SX60 provides 14.2 MP.
Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.
Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
Body comparison
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon SX30 and the Canon SX60 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Canon SX60 is notably larger (5 percent) than the Canon SX30. Moreover, the SX60 is markedly heavier (8 percent) than the SX30. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the SX30 nor the SX60 are weather-sealed.
The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life |
Weather Sealing |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price (USD) | Street Price |
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1. | Canon SX30 | 123 mm | 92 mm | 108 mm | 601 g | 370 | n | Sep 2010 | 429 | ||
2. | Canon SX60 | 128 mm | 93 mm | 114 mm | 650 g | 340 | n | Sep 2014 | 549 | ||
3. | Canon SX70 | 127 mm | 91 mm | 117 mm | 608 g | 325 | n | Sep 2018 | 549 | ||
4. | Canon SX530 | 120 mm | 82 mm | 92 mm | 442 g | 210 | n | Jan 2015 | 429 | ||
5. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 116 mm | 74 mm | 66 mm | 553 g | 240 | n | Feb 2014 | 799 | ||
6. | Canon G16 | 109 mm | 76 mm | 40 mm | 356 g | 360 | n | Aug 2013 | 549 | ||
7. | Canon SX50 | 123 mm | 87 mm | 106 mm | 595 g | 315 | n | Sep 2012 | 429 | ||
8. | Canon SX40 | 123 mm | 92 mm | 108 mm | 600 g | 380 | n | Sep 2011 | 429 | ||
9. | Canon T3 | 130 mm | 100 mm | 78 mm | 495 g | 700 | n | Feb 2011 | 449 | ||
10. | Canon SX20 | 123 mm | 88 mm | 87 mm | 600 g | .. | n | Aug 2009 | 399 | ||
11. | Leica V-LUX 3 | 124 mm | 81 mm | 95 mm | 540 g | 410 | n | Dec 2011 | 949 | ||
12. | Leica V-LUX 2 | 124 mm | 80 mm | 95 mm | 520 g | 410 | n | Sep 2010 | 849 | ||
13. | Panasonic FZ300 | 132 mm | 92 mm | 117 mm | 691 g | 380 | Y | Jul 2015 | 599 | ||
14. | Panasonic FZ150 | 124 mm | 82 mm | 92 mm | 528 g | 410 | n | Aug 2011 | 499 | ||
15. | Panasonic FZ100 | 124 mm | 82 mm | 92 mm | 540 g | 410 | n | Jul 2010 | 499 | ||
Notes: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. | |||||||||||
Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The SX30 was launched at a somewhat lower price (by 22 percent) than the SX60, which makes it more attractive for photographers on a tight budget. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.
Sensor comparison
The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.
Both cameras under consideration feature a 1/2.3-inch sensor and have a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 5.6. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the smaller-sensor digicams that favor affordability and compact design. Both cameras feature a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 4:3.
Technology-wise, the SX60 uses a more advanced image processing engine (DIGIC 6) than the SX30 (DIGIC 4), with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.

While the two cameras under review share the same sensor size, the SX60 offers a slightly higher resolution of 14.2 megapixels, compared with 14 MP of the SX30. This megapixels advantage translates into a 7 percent gain in linear resolution. On the other hand, these sensor specs imply that the SX60 has a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 1.40μm versus 1.41μm for the SX30). However, it should be noted that the SX60 is much more recent (by 4 years) than the SX30, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that compensate for the smaller pixel size. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that neither of the two cameras has an anti-alias filter installed, so they are able to capture all the detail the sensor resolves.
The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 1600, which can be extended to ISO 100-6400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS are ISO 100 to ISO 3200, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-6400.

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports | DXO Overall |
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1. | Canon SX30 | 1/2.3 | 14.0 | 4320 | 3240 | 720/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
2. | Canon SX60 | 1/2.3 | 14.2 | 4608 | 3072 | 1080/60p | 19.2 | 10.8 | 127 | 39 | |
3. | Canon SX70 | 1/2.3 | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
4. | Canon SX530 | 1/2.3 | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
5. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 1.5-inch | 13.0 | 4160 | 3120 | 1080/30p | 21.5 | 10.8 | 581 | 58 | |
6. | Canon G16 | 1/1.7 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 21.0 | 11.7 | 230 | 54 | |
7. | Canon SX50 | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/24p | 20.3 | 11.2 | 179 | 47 | |
8. | Canon SX40 | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/24p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
9. | Canon T3 | APS-C | 12.2 | 4272 | 2848 | 720/30p | 21.9 | 11.0 | 755 | 62 | |
10. | Canon SX20 | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 720/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
11. | Leica V-LUX 3 | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
12. | Leica V-LUX 2 | 1/2.3 | 14.0 | 4320 | 3240 | 1080/60i | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
13. | Panasonic FZ300 | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 4K/30p | 19.3 | 11.0 | 97 | 38 | |
14. | Panasonic FZ150 | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 19.4 | 10.9 | 132 | 40 | |
15. | Panasonic FZ100 | 1/2.3 | 14.0 | 4320 | 3240 | 1080/60i | .. | .. | .. | .. |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the SX60 provides a better video resolution than the SX30. It can shoot movie footage at 1080/60p, while the SX30 is limited to 720/30p.
Feature comparison
Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The two cameras under review are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder. However, the one in the SX60 offers a substantially higher resolution than the one in the SX30 (922k vs 202k dots). The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Canon SX30, the Canon SX60, and comparable cameras.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution (000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) | Built-in Flash (yes/no) | Built-in Image Stab |
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1. | Canon SX30 | 202 | n | 2.7 | 230 | swivel | n | 1/3200s | 0.6 | Y | Y | |
2. | Canon SX60 | 922 | n | 3.0 | 922 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 6.4 | Y | Y | |
3. | Canon SX70 | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 922 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 10.0 | Y | Y | |
4. | Canon SX530 | none | n | 3.0 | 461 | fixed | n | 1/2000s | 1.6 | Y | Y | |
5. | Canon G1 X Mark II | optional | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 5.2 | Y | Y | |
6. | Canon G16 | optical | n | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 2.2 | Y | Y | |
7. | Canon SX50 | 202 | n | 3.0 | 461 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 2.2 | Y | Y | |
8. | Canon SX40 | 202 | n | 2.7 | 230 | swivel | n | 1/3200s | 10.3 | Y | Y | |
9. | Canon T3 | optical | n | 2.7 | 230 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0 | Y | n | |
10. | Canon SX20 | 202 | n | 2.5 | 230 | swivel | n | 1/3200s | 0.7 | Y | Y | |
11. | Leica V-LUX 3 | 202 | n | 3.0 | 460 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 12.0 | Y | Y | |
12. | Leica V-LUX 2 | 202 | n | 3.0 | 460 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 11.0 | Y | Y | |
13. | Panasonic FZ300 | 1440 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 12.0 | Y | Y | |
14. | Panasonic FZ150 | 202 | n | 3.0 | 460 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 12.0 | Y | Y | |
15. | Panasonic FZ100 | 202 | n | 3.0 | 460 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 11.0 | Y | Y |
Both the SX30 and the SX60 have zoom lenses built in. The SX30 has a 24-840mm f/2.7-5.8 optic and the SX60 offers a 21-1365mm f/3.4-6.5 (focal lengths in full frame equivalent terms). Hence, the SX60 provides a wider angle of view at the short end, as well as more tele-photo reach at the long end than the SX30. The SX30 offers the faster maximum aperture.
Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the SX30 and the SX60 write their files to SDXC cards.
Connectivity comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Port |
WiFi Support | NFC Support | Bluetooth Support |
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1. | Canon SX30 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | YES | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
2. | Canon SX60 | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
3. | Canon SX70 | - | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | |
4. | Canon SX530 | - | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
5. | Canon G1 X Mark II | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
6. | Canon G16 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
7. | Canon SX50 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
8. | Canon SX40 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | YES | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
9. | Canon T3 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
10. | Canon SX20 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | YES | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
11. | Leica V-LUX 3 | Y | stereo | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
12. | Leica V-LUX 2 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
13. | Panasonic FZ300 | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
14. | Panasonic FZ150 | Y | stereo | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
15. | Panasonic FZ100 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - |
It is notable that the SX60 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the SX30 does not provide wifi capability.
Both the SX30 and the SX60 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on eBay. The SX30 was replaced by the Canon SX40, while the SX60 was followed by the Canon SX70. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Canon website.
Review summary
So what is the bottom line? Is the Canon SX30 better than the Canon SX60 or vice versa? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.
Reasons to prefer the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS:
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/3200s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
- Better light gathering: Has a lens with a wider maximum aperture (f/2.7 vs f/3.4).
- More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced segment (22 percent cheaper at launch).
- More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in September 2010).
Arguments in favor of the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS:
- Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine (DIGIC 6 vs DIGIC 4).
- Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (1080/60p vs 720/30p).
- Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
- More detailed viewfinder: Has higher resolution electronic viewfinder (922k vs 202k dots).
- Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.0" vs 2.7") for image review and settings control.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (922k vs 230k dots).
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (6.4 vs 0.6 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- Wider view: Has a wider-angle lens that facilitates landscape or interior shots.
- More tele-reach: Has a longer tele-lens for perspective compression and subject magnification.
- Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
- Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
- More modern: Reflects 4 years of technical progress since the SX30 launch.
If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the SX60 is the clear winner of the contest (13 : 4 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.
How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon SX30 and the Canon SX60 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Superzoom Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.
In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the SX30 and the SX60 in practical situations. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.
Expert reviews
This is why expert reviews are important. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.
Camera Model |
AP score |
CL score |
DPR score |
EPZ score |
PB score |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price |
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1. | Canon SX30 | 3/5 | + + | .. | 3.5/5 | 4/5 | Sep 2010 | 429 | ||
2. | Canon SX60 | 3/5 | + + | 75/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2014 | 549 | ||
3. | Canon SX70 | .. | + + | .. | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 | Sep 2018 | 549 | ||
4. | Canon SX530 | .. | + + | .. | 4/5 | 4/5 | Jan 2015 | 429 | ||
5. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 3/5 | + | 77/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2014 | 799 | ||
6. | Canon G16 | 4/5 | + | .. | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2013 | 549 | ||
7. | Canon SX50 | 3/5 | + + | 72/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2012 | 429 | ||
8. | Canon SX40 | .. | + | .. | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | Sep 2011 | 429 | ||
9. | Canon T3 | .. | 80/100 | 69/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2011 | 449 | ||
10. | Canon SX20 | .. | + + | 73/100 | .. | 4/5 | Aug 2009 | 399 | ||
11. | Leica V-LUX 3 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Dec 2011 | 949 | ||
12. | Leica V-LUX 2 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Sep 2010 | 849 | ||
13. | Panasonic FZ300 | .. | + + | .. | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jul 2015 | 599 | ||
14. | Panasonic FZ150 | 3/5 | + + | 76/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2011 | 499 | ||
15. | Panasonic FZ100 | .. | + | .. | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jul 2010 | 499 | ||
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available. |
The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.
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Specifications: Canon SX30 vs Canon SX60
Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.
Camera Model | Canon SX30 | Canon SX60 |
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Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | Fixed lens compact camera |
Camera Lens | 24-840mm f/2.7-5.8 | 21-1365mm f/3.4-6.5 |
Launch Date | September 2010 | September 2014 |
Launch Price | USD 429 | USD 549 |
Sensor Specs | Canon SX30 | Canon SX60 |
Sensor Technology | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor Format | 1/2.3" Sensor | 1/2.3" Sensor |
Sensor Size | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
Sensor Area | 28.0735 mm2 | 28.0735 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 7.7 mm | 7.7 mm |
Crop Factor | 5.6x | 5.6x |
Sensor Resolution | 14 Megapixels | 14.2 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 4320 x 3240 pixels | 4608 x 3072 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 1.41 μm | 1.40 μm |
Pixel Density | 49.86 MP/cm2 | 50.42 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | no AA filter | no AA filter |
Movie Capability | 720/30p Video | 1080/60p Video |
ISO Setting | 100 - 1,600 ISO | 100 - 3,200 ISO |
ISO Boost | 100 - 6,400 ISO | 100 - 6,400 ISO |
Image Processor | DIGIC 4 | DIGIC 6 |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | .. | 39 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | .. | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | .. | 10.8 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | .. | 127 |
Screen Specs | Canon SX30 | Canon SX60 |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | ||
Viewfinder Resolution | 202k dots | 922k dots |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 2.7inch | 3.0inch |
LCD Resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
LCD Attachment | Swivel screen | Swivel screen |
Shooting Specs | Canon SX30 | Canon SX60 |
Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF |
Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | Focus Peaking |
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous Shooting | 0.6 shutter flaps/s | 6.4 shutter flaps/s |
Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | Single card slot |
UHS card support | no | no |
Connectivity Specs | Canon SX30 | Canon SX60 |
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | YES HDMI | mini HDMI |
Microphone Port | no MIC socket | External MIC port |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | Wifi built-in |
Near-Field Communication | no NFC | NFC built-in |
Body Specs | Canon SX30 | Canon SX60 |
Battery Type | NB-7L | NB-10L |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 370 shots per charge | 340 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.8 x 3.6 x 4.3 in) |
128 x 93 x 114 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 4.5 in) |
Camera Weight | 601 g (21.2 oz) | 650 g (22.9 oz) |
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