Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S5

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 3 years later than the EX-S5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the EX-S5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS offers outer dimensions 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 Casio EX-S5 has measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS and the EX-S5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and EX-S5 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and EX-S5.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX260 HS to offer you extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.