Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon S3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 8 months prior to the S3500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the S3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS provides outer 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 S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS against the S3500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and S3500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and S3500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to give you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.