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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Canon SX240 HS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
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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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The SX260 HS was launched 20 months earlier than the WX350 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Sony WX350

 SX260 HS WX350 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX260 HS

 WX350 SX260 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2012Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Sony WX350

 SX260 HS WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
Street photography with Sony WX350
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (231g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Sony WX350
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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