Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched June 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX270 HS
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Released February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony WX300
- Newer Model is Sony WX500
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX260 HS grades versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Sony WX350
SX260 HS | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX260 HS
WX350 | SX260 HS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | June 2012 | Newer by 20 months |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Sony WX350
SX260 HS | WX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS offers external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS versus the WX350.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and WX350.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX350 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-06-04 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 gr (0.51 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | 470 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $349 | $270 |