Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L28

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon L28, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 7 months before the L28 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX260 HS grades versus the L28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Nikon Coolpix L28. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Nikon L28 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS against the L28.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and L28 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and L28.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to show greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.