Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S8100

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon S8100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 22 months after the S8100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up against the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX260 HS against the S8100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and S8100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and S8100.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX260 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.