Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was released 17 months prior to the EX-10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX260 HS grades versus the EX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Casio Exilim EX-10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Casio EX-10 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS features outside 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) and the Casio EX-10 has dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS vs the EX-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and EX-10 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and EX-10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX260 HS uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The more aged SX260 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.