Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX260 HS

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX260 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was introduced very close to the SX260 HS and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the SX260 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Canon SX260 HS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS has outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX260 HS has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the SX260 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and SX260 HS is 86 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and SX260 HS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX150 IS to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.