Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX600 HS

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX260 HS versus Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 19 months before the SX600 HS which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the SX600 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS has external dimensions 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 SX600 HS has measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the SX600 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and SX600 HS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and SX600 HS.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX600 HS to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.