Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z400

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-Z400, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 3 years later than the EX-Z400 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the EX-Z400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z400 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-Z400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS vs the EX-Z400.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and EX-Z400 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and EX-Z400.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX260 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.