Canon SX260 HS vs Sony A77

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony A77, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX260 HS was brought out 8 months later than the A77 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX260 HS grades versus the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS features exterior 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 A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS and the A77.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and A77 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and A77.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX260 HS because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A77 will show extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.