Canon A480 vs Canon SX260 HS

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A480 vs Canon SX260 HS, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A480 was released 4 years prior to the SX260 HS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon A480 being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A480 grades against the SX260 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A480 and Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A480 Gallery and Canon SX260 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A480 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon SX260 HS has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Canon A480 vs Canon SX260 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A480 versus the SX260 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and SX260 HS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A480 and SX260 HS.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX260 HS to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older A480 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.