Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX20V
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced June 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX270 HS
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX10V
- Newer Model is Sony HX30V
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Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Sony HX20V
| SX260 HS | HX20V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Canon SX260 HS
| HX20V | SX260 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Sony HX20V
| SX260 HS | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2012 |  | July 2012 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS features outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the HX20V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and HX20V.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX20V to produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Canon SX260 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Canon SX260 HS Travel photography info
Sony HX20V Travel photography info
lighter than others in class (231g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Sony HX20V Vlogging information
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-06-04 | 2012-07-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 5 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lb) | 254 grams (0.56 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 photos | 320 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-6L | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $349 | $397 |
