Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 4 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX260 HS grades vs the SZ-31MR iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and SZ-31MR iHS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and SZ-31MR iHS.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.