Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung NX5

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very close but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SX260 HS was announced 2 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS and the NX5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and NX5 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and NX5.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX260 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX5 will render greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.