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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S5200

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX270 HS
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SX260 HS versus Nikon S5200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 7 months prior to the S5200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up against the S5200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Nikon S5200

 SX260 HS S5200 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Canon SX260 HS

 S5200 SX260 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2012More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon S5200

 SX260 HS S5200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the S5200.

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and S5200 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and S5200.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S5200 to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography details
Nikon S5200 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX260 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S5200
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lighter than average in class (231g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging features
Nikon S5200 Vlogging features
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Nikon S5200
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSNikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Nikon Coolpix S5200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-04 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 160 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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