Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon B500

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and B500 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 4 years earlier than the B500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX260 HS matches up against the B500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Nikon Coolpix B500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS provides outside measurements 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 B500 has proportions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon B500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the B500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and B500 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and B500.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon B500 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.