Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus FE-4000

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus FE-4000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the FE-4000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX260 HS scores vs the FE-4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Olympus FE-4000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the FE-4000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and FE-4000 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and FE-4000.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX260 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.