Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S9700

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 20 months prior to the S9700 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX260 HS scores against the S9700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys external 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 S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the S9700.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and S9700 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and S9700.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9700 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.