Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX610 HS

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 3 years earlier than the SX610 HS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX260 HS matches up against the SX610 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Canon SX610 HS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS provides 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) whilst the Canon SX610 HS has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the SX610 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and SX610 HS is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and SX610 HS.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to give greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.