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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-Z550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 2 years after the EX-Z550 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX260 HS scores versus the EX-Z550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SX260 HS EX-Z550 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2010More modern by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX260 HS

 EX-Z550 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-Z550

 SX260 HS EX-Z550 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z550 has specifications of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-Z550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS vs the EX-Z550.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and EX-Z550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and EX-Z550.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
features face detection focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (231g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX260 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
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lighter than others in class (231g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-06-04 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $349 $149