Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX260 HS

Below, we are matching up the Canon 5D MIV and Canon SX260 HS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and SX260 HS (12MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and SX260 HS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIV was launched 4 years after the SX260 HS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the 5D MIV grades against the SX260 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Canon SX260 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV has external dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Canon SX260 HS has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MIV and the SX260 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and SX260 HS is 55 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and SX260 HS.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will give you more detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIV is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.