Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z800

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-Z800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 23 months after the EX-Z800 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX260 HS scores vs the EX-Z800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z800 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-Z800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS vs the EX-Z800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and EX-Z800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and EX-Z800.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z800 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.