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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-Z33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the EX-Z33 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the EX-Z33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX260 HS EX-Z33 
IntroducedJune 2012August 2009More recent by 34 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX260 HS

 EX-Z33 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX260 HS EX-Z33 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys exterior 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-Z33 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the EX-Z33.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and EX-Z33 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and EX-Z33.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX260 HS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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lighter than others in class (106g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (106 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (231g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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lighter than others in class (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-06-04 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 231g (0.51 pounds) 106g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $349 $120