Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H20G
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Casio Exilim EX-H20G. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Casio EX-H20G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-H20G
SX260 HS | EX-H20G | |||
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Released | June 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX260 HS
EX-H20G | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-H20G
SX260 HS | EX-H20G | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | |
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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 |