Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon D50

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon D50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and D50 (6MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and D50 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX260 HS was released 6 years after the D50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX260 HS matches up against the D50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Nikon D50. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Nikon D50 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS has outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon D50 has proportions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon D50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the D50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and D50 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and D50.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX260 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX260 HS will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.