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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W650

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX270 HS
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W650 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 5 months after the W650 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX260 HS scores versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Sony W650

          

          

            
 SX260 HS W650 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon SX260 HS

          

          

            
 W650 SX260 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Sony W650

          

          

            
 SX260 HS W650 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys 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 W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS vs the W650.
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W650 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and W650.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W650 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

            Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 provides face detect autofocus
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
Street photography with Sony W650
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (231 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
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 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (230 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
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 lighter than others (231g)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery power (230 per charge)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (124g)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
Landscape photography with Sony W650
41
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery power (230 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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 really wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Sony W650
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 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (231 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone socket
33
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than competitors in class (124g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W650 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Sony W650
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-04 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 231 grams (0.51 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $349 $140