Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX260 HS versus Canon SX70 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and SX70 HS (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 7 years earlier than the SX70 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SX260 HS grades versus the SX70 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Canon SX70 HS has dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

See the Canon SX260 HS versus Canon SX70 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the SX70 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and SX70 HS is 91 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and SX70 HS.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX70 HS to give more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.