Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P500

Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX260 HS versus Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the P500 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 17 months later than the P500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the P500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Nikon Coolpix P500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Nikon P500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS provides physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX260 HS vs the P500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and P500 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and P500.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX260 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.