Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX300

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX260 HS and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 8 months earlier than the WX300 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX260 HS grades against the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS has got physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS and Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS against the WX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and WX300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX300 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.