Canon SX260 HS vs Sony a5100

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony a5100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was launched 3 years earlier than the a5100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX260 HS scores vs the a5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS has 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) whilst the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony a5100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS vs the a5100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and a5100 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and a5100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX260 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony a5100 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.