Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX500

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 3 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX260 HS scores versus the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS versus the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and WX500.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX500 to produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.