Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX50 HS

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX50 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the SX50 HS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 7 months prior to the SX50 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX260 HS grades vs the SX50 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Canon SX50 HS Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has got exterior 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) while the Canon SX50 HS has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX260 HS versus the SX50 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and SX50 HS is 91 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and SX50 HS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.