Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus 6020

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX260 HS versus Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 2 years after the 6020 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX260 HS grades vs the 6020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the 6020.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and 6020 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and 6020.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus 6020 to render greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.