Canon SX260 HS vs Sony A300

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony A300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SX260 HS was launched 4 years after the A300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX260 HS grades against the A300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony A300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS versus the A300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and A300 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and A300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX260 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX260 HS will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.