Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX99

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX260 HS and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was announced 7 years earlier than the HX99 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX260 HS and Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS and the HX99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and HX99.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX260 HS having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX99 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.