Canon A495 vs Canon SX260 HS

Here, we are matching up the Canon A495 versus Canon SX260 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A495 was announced 3 years before the SX260 HS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A495 grades against the SX260 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 and Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery and Canon SX260 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Canon SX260 HS has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Canon A495 versus Canon SX260 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A495 against the SX260 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and SX260 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and SX260 HS.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX260 HS to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.