Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 18 months later than the SP-610UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX260 HS grades against the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Canon SX260 HS versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS and the SP-610UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and SP-610UZ is 91 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and SP-610UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.