Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon AW110

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon AW110, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and AW110 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 13 months prior to the AW110 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up against the AW110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW110 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon AW110 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the AW110.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and AW110 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and AW110.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW110 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.