Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus 7030

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus 7030, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 2 years after the 7030 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX260 HS grades versus the 7030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Olympus Stylus 7030. The full galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Olympus 7030 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS comes with 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) whilst the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus 7030 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS vs the 7030.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and 7030 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and 7030.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus 7030 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.