Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S200

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-S200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 23 months after the EX-S200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX260 HS scores against the EX-S200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S200. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S200 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-S200 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-S200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS versus the EX-S200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and EX-S200 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and EX-S200.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-S200 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.