Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H55

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 24 months later than the H55 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX260 HS grades versus the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS vs the H55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and H55.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H55 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.