Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX530 HS

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX530 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and SX530 HS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the SX530 HS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the SX530 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Canon SX530 HS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account 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") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Canon SX530 HS has dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX530 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS against the SX530 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and SX530 HS is 91 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and SX530 HS.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.