Canon SX260 HS vs Sony S930
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
- Successor is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX260 HS and Sony S930, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX260 HS scores against the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Sony S930
| SX260 HS | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2012 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 112k | Crisper display (+349k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon SX260 HS
| S930 | SX260 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Sony S930
| SX260 HS | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has exterior 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) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS against the S930.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and S930.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX260 HS to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-06-04 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.9-5.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $349 | $219 |