Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VG-160

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Olympus VG-160. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

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.

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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.

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.