Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

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.

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.

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.

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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and SZ-30MR is 91 and 89 respectively.

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.