Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus XZ-1

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX260 HS versus Olympus XZ-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX260 HS was announced 17 months after the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX260 HS grades vs the XZ-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Olympus XZ-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX260 HS and the XZ-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and XZ-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and XZ-1.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX260 HS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX260 HS will provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.