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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Following is a complete review of the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-H20G, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 21 months after the EX-H20G which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX260 HS grades versus the EX-H20G for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SX260 HS EX-H20G 
ReleasedJune 2012September 2010More modern by 21 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX260 HS

 EX-H20G SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-H20G

 SX260 HS EX-H20G 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS has outer 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 Casio EX-H20G has proportions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-H20G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX260 HS and the EX-H20G.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and EX-H20G is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and EX-H20G.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-H20G to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-H20G Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (231g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography info
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lighter than competition (231g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (231g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-04 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Exilim Engine HS
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 216g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $349 $300