Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-10

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 17 months later than the SZ-10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the SZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS vs the SZ-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and SZ-10 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and SZ-10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.