Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX260 HS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Canon SX260 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 4 years before the SX260 HS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX200 IS grades vs the SX260 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Canon SX260 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Canon SX260 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Canon SX260 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS vs the SX260 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and SX260 HS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and SX260 HS.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.