Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX260 HS

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SD4000 IS versus Canon SX260 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was released 22 months earlier than the SX260 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD4000 IS scores against the SX260 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Canon SX260 HS Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS provides physical measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon SX260 HS has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the SX260 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and SX260 HS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and SX260 HS.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX260 HS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.