Canon SX260 HS vs Sony A33

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX260 HS and Sony A33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was released 22 months after the A33 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX260 HS scores versus the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX260 HS and Sony A33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS vs the A33.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and A33 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and A33.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX260 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A33 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.