Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus 7000

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX260 HS versus Olympus 7000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 3 years after the 7000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX260 HS scores vs the 7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Olympus Stylus 7000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS features external 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 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS vs the 7000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and 7000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and 7000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX260 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.