Canon 6D vs Canon SX260 HS

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon 6D versus 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 is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and SX260 HS (12MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and SX260 HS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6D was announced 9 months after the SX260 HS so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 6D scores vs the SX260 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D & Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 6D Gallery & Canon SX260 HS Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 6D offers external dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Canon SX260 HS has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 6D versus Canon SX260 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6D versus the SX260 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and SX260 HS is 59 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and SX260 HS.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6D using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 6D will resolve more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher 6D is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.