Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S32

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX260 HS versus Nikon S32, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is pretty comparable but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX260 HS was launched 20 months earlier than the S32 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the S32 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Nikon Coolpix S32. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS has outer 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) whilst the Nikon S32 has proportions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS versus Nikon S32 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS and the S32.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and S32 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and S32.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX260 HS featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S32 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.