Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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![Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS/Canon-SX260-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed March 2011
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX260 HS was launched 16 months later than the SZ-30MR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX260 HS scores against the SZ-30MR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Olympus SZ-30MR
SX260 HS | SZ-30MR | |||
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Revealed | June 2012 | ![]() | March 2011 | More recent by 16 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Canon SX260 HS
SZ-30MR | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR
SX260 HS | SZ-30MR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the SZ-30MR.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Olympus-SZ-30MR-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and SZ-30MR is 91 and 89 respectively.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Olympus-SZ-30MR-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and SZ-30MR.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Olympus-SZ-30MR-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Olympus-SZ-30MR-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-06-04 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $349 | $279 |