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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX200V

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
47

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX270 HS
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Updated by Sony HX300
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX200V Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon SX260 HS and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced around the same time to the HX200V and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX260 HS scores versus the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Sony HX200V

					

					

						
 SX260 HS HX200V 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Canon SX260 HS

					

					

						
 HX200V SX260 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Sony HX200V

					

					

						
 SX260 HS HX200V 
ReleasedJune 2012May 2012Similar age
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys outer 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) and the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX260 HS and Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS versus the HX200V.
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX200V size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and HX200V.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

						Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography features
Sony HX200V Portrait photography features
37
 manual focus
 features face detection autofocus
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
45
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Street photography features
Sony HX200V Street photography features
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (231g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
51
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
36
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (230 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
56
 long zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery life (450 CIPA)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography features
Sony HX200V Travel photography features
61
 lighter than average in class (231g)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery power (230 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
 good battery life (450 CIPA)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (27mm)
 long reach (810mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (583 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
41
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
50
 you can focus manually
 really wide (27mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 good battery life (450 per charge)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging factors
Sony HX200V Vlogging factors
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (231g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone jack
27
 really wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (583 grams)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX200V Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Sony HX200V
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-06-04 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 583 gr (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 450 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $349 $480