Canon N vs Canon SX260 HS

Lets look more closely at the Canon N and Canon SX260 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was announced 8 months later than the SX260 HS and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the N grades vs the SX260 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Canon SX260 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon N comes with exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SX260 HS has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon N and Canon SX260 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the N compared to the SX260 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the N and SX260 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N and SX260 HS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer N should have an edge in sensor technology.