Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H200

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 7 months earlier than the H200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX260 HS scores against the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with 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 H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the H200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and H200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony H200 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.