Canon 10D vs Canon SX260 HS

Following is a complete review of the Canon 10D vs Canon SX260 HS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and SX260 HS (12MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and SX260 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The 10D was launched 10 years prior to the SX260 HS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 10D grades versus the SX260 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 10D & Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon 10D Gallery & Canon SX260 HS Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 10D enjoys outside dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Canon SX260 HS has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 10D versus the SX260 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 10D and SX260 HS is 56 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 10D and SX260 HS.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 10D due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX260 HS will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 10D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.