Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P340

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX260 HS versus Nikon P340, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was introduced 20 months earlier than the P340 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX260 HS grades versus the P340 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Nikon Coolpix P340. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P340 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS versus Nikon P340 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS and the P340.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and P340 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and P340.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX260 HS includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.