Canon SX260 HS vs Sony a5000

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX260 HS and Sony a5000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX260 HS was introduced 19 months before the a5000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX260 HS grades versus the a5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS and Sony a5000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the a5000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and a5000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and a5000.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX260 HS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony a5000 will offer extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.