Canon SX260 HS vs Sony TF1

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 12 months before the TF1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX260 HS scores against the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS against the TF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and TF1.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.