Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX30 IS

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX260 HS versus Canon SX30 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the SX30 IS (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 21 months later than the SX30 IS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX260 HS grades against the SX30 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Canon SX30 IS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys physical 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) and the Canon SX30 IS has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS against the SX30 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and SX30 IS is 91 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and SX30 IS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX30 IS to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.