Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX260 HS

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX260 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 21 months before the SX260 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX130 IS matches up against the SX260 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Canon SX260 HS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Canon SX260 HS has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX260 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX130 IS and the SX260 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and SX260 HS is 85 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and SX260 HS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files however you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.