Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z33
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-Z33
SX260 HS | EX-Z33 | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 34 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX260 HS
EX-Z33 | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-Z33
SX260 HS | EX-Z33 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-Z33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | |
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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 |