Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung GX-20

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX260 HS versus Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty similar but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 4 years after the GX-20 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX260 HS grades vs the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS versus the GX-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and GX-20 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and GX-20.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX260 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will deliver greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.