Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3600

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon S3600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 19 months prior to the S3600 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX260 HS scores against the S3600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS has 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) while the Nikon S3600 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS and the S3600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and S3600 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and S3600.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to show greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.