Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX260 HS

On this page, we are comparing the Canon N Facebook ready versus Canon SX260 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was introduced 15 months later than the SX260 HS making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the N Facebook ready scores against the SX260 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Canon SX260 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N Facebook ready provides outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SX260 HS has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the N Facebook ready compared to the SX260 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the N Facebook ready and SX260 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the N Facebook ready and SX260 HS.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern N Facebook ready provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.