Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W530

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony W530, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 18 months later than the W530 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS provides outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS versus the W530.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and W530.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W530 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.