Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was announced 3 years after the HX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX260 HS grades against the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony HX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX260 HS and the HX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and HX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX260 HS with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX260 HS will result in more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.