Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S30

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX260 HS was brought out 5 months later than the S30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX260 HS scores versus the S30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Nikon Coolpix S30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS features outside 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 S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS and the S30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and S30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and S30.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX260 HS due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon SX260 HS will produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.