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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-H15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 2 years later than the EX-H15 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX260 HS grades vs the EX-H15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-H15

 SX260 HS EX-H15 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2010More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX260 HS

 EX-H15 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-H15

 SX260 HS EX-H15 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys outer dimensions 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-H15 has sizing of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-H15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the EX-H15.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and EX-H15 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and EX-H15.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H15 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
features face detect focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-H15 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (231g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-H15 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors (231 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (231 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-06-04 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lb) 161 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $349 $300