Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB850F

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 5 months later than the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX260 HS scores vs the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX260 HS against the WB850F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and WB850F.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.