Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX260 HS

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon A3300 IS versus Canon SX260 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and SX260 HS (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was announced 17 months prior to the SX260 HS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A3300 IS matches up versus the SX260 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Canon SX260 HS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Canon SX260 HS has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Canon A3300 IS versus Canon SX260 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the SX260 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and SX260 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and SX260 HS.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3300 IS to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A3300 IS will be behind in sensor tech.