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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX300 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
  • Announced June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX270 HS
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Sony WX300

 SX260 HS WX300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon SX260 HS

 WX300 SX260 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2013June 2012More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Sony WX300

 SX260 HS WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
37
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (231g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (166g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
Sports photography with Sony WX300
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography features
Sony WX300 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition (231g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (230 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average (166 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Sony WX300
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (231 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Sony WX300
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-06-04 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 166 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $349 $330