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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX270 HS
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VG-160, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 5 months after the VG-160 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Olympus VG-160

          

          

            
 SX260 HS VG-160 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon SX260 HS

          

          

            
 VG-160 SX260 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus VG-160

          

          

            
 SX260 HS VG-160 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need 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 VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS vs the VG-160.
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and VG-160.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

            Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography factors
37
 has manual focus
 has face detect focusing
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Street photography information
Olympus VG-160 Street photography information
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (231 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
56
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Sports photography information
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography information
36
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (230 shots)
 no phase detect AF
26
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (165 shots)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
61
 lighter than average (231g)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
 low MP (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery life (165 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography features
41
 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 decently wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 bad battery life (165 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging features
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging features
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (231g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone socket
30
 decently wide (26mm)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic jack
Photography Glossary
        
                
        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Olympus VG-160
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSOlympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-04 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 165 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $349 $90