Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 2 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the Tough-3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS features exterior 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 Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the Tough-3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Tough-3000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and Tough-3000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images although you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX260 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.