Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-FS10

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-FS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and EX-FS10 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 3 years after the EX-FS10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX260 HS matches up against the EX-FS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Casio Exilim EX-FS10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Casio EX-FS10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-FS10 has sizing of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the EX-FS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and EX-FS10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and EX-FS10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX260 HS to offer extra detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX260 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.