Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S33

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS versus Nikon S33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is pretty comparable but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX260 HS was revealed 3 years before the S33 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX260 HS grades vs the S33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Nikon Coolpix S33. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS offers external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS versus Nikon S33 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS against the S33.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and S33 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and S33.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX260 HS having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S33 will produce extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.