Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z16

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-Z16, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 21 months after the EX-Z16 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX260 HS grades versus the EX-Z16 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z16. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z16 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS offers physical 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 Casio EX-Z16 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-Z16 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS and the EX-Z16.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and EX-Z16 is 91 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and EX-Z16.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SX260 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.