Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX260 HS

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX260 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 4 years before the SX260 HS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX10 IS scores against the SX260 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Canon SX260 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Canon SX260 HS has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS and the SX260 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and SX260 HS is 65 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and SX260 HS.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX260 HS to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.