Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3700

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon S3700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and S3700 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 3 years earlier than the S3700 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon S3700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX260 HS grades against the S3700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Nikon Coolpix S3700. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Nikon S3700 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon S3700 has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon S3700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS and the S3700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and S3700 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and S3700.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S3700 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.