Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P1000

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and P1000 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 7 years before the P1000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX260 HS scores against the P1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Nikon Coolpix P1000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Nikon P1000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P1000 has proportions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS versus the P1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and P1000 is 91 and 49 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and P1000.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P1000 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.