Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P100

Below is a extended review of the Canon SX260 HS versus Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the P100 (10MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 24 months later than the P100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX260 HS scores versus the P100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Nikon Coolpix P100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Nikon P100 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys external dimensions 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 Nikon P100 has sizing of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX260 HS vs the P100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and P100 is 91 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and P100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX260 HS to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.