Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W550

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX260 HS and Sony W550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 11 months after the W550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX260 HS grades vs the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS offers 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) whilst the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS and Sony W550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the W550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and W550 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and W550.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W550 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.