Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon W300
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon W300 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2012
- Previous Model is Canon SX240 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
- Revealed May 2017
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon W300 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX260 HS was introduced 6 years prior to the W300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX260 HS grades versus the W300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon W300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Nikon Coolpix W300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Nikon W300
SX260 HS | W300 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SX260 HS
W300 | SX260 HS | |||
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Revealed | May 2017 | June 2012 | More modern by 60 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon W300
SX260 HS | W300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has got outer measurements 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 W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon W300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS and the W300.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and W300 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and W300.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon W300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Nikon Coolpix W300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Nikon Coolpix W300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-06-04 | 2017-05-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | - |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lb) | 231 grams (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | 280 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $349 | $387 |