Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus 8000

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX260 HS versus Olympus 8000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 2 years after the 8000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX260 HS grades versus the 8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS features outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX260 HS versus Olympus 8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS and the 8000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and 8000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and 8000.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SX260 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.