Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX300

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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX300

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX260 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX260 HS.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
18.2 megapixels
25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony WX300 Review.

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Differences

Canon SX260 HS advantages over Sony WX300

Bigger pixels
~ 1.54 vs 1.26 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony WX300 advantages over Canon SX260 HS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

500 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
25 mm vs 32 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
166g vs 231g
Lighter weight
More pixels
18.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

20x zoom ranges from very wide to ultra telephoto; Wide range of exposure settings, including Manual, plus many auto modes; Full HD video at 1080p; Video autofocus and zoom while shooting, HDMI interface; Very good image quality; Built-in GPS.
Tight control placement; Low battery life; Soft corners at wide angle; Small front fingergrip; No live histogram. No raw mode.
Read our Canon SX260 HS Express Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony WX300, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Sony WX300 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Nikon S9100

Canon SX260 HS

Nikon S9100

$480
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Manual focus

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Fast startup

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S9100

Sony WX300

Nikon S9100

$500
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$254
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony WX300 vs Nikon S9100

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Canon SX260 HS

Panasonic ZS25

$480
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Built-in GPS

$350
1/2.33 inch

In-camera panoramas
More pixels

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS25

Sony WX300

Panasonic ZS25

$500
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$350
1/2.33 inch

In-camera panoramas
Shoots 1080p video

Compare Sony WX300 vs Panasonic ZS25

Compared to Nikon S9500

Canon SX260 HS

Nikon S9500

$480
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Manual focus

$470
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S9500

Sony WX300

Nikon S9500

$500
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Longer stills battery life

$470
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in GPS

Compare Sony WX300 vs Nikon S9500

Compared to Canon SX280 HS

Canon SX260 HS

Canon SX280 HS

$480
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 24p video
Slow-motion videos

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Shoots 60p video

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX280 HS

Sony WX300

Canon SX280 HS

$500
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Longer stills battery life

$300
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Built-in GPS

Compare Sony WX300 vs Canon SX280 HS

Compared to Sony WX350

Canon SX260 HS

Sony WX350

$480
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Built-in GPS

$288
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Sony WX350

Sony WX300

Sony WX350

$500
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking

$288
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 1080p video
Shoots 60p video

Compare Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350

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