Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon A900

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and A900 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 4 years before the A900 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX260 HS matches up against the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Nikon Coolpix A900. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS provides outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon A900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX260 HS against the A900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and A900 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and A900.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to give you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.