Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-100

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX260 HS was revealed 20 months before the EX-100 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the EX-100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Casio Exilim EX-100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Casio EX-100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-100 has proportions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS against the EX-100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and EX-100 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and EX-100.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The SX260 HS uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged SX260 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.