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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-Z800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX260 HS was released 23 months after the EX-Z800 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX260 HS scores vs the EX-Z800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-Z800

 SX260 HS EX-Z800 
AnnouncedJune 2012August 2010More modern by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX260 HS

 EX-Z800 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-Z800

 SX260 HS EX-Z800 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z800 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-Z800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS vs the EX-Z800.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and EX-Z800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and EX-Z800.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z800 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography info
37
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z800 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography information
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition in class (231g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (231g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
29
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-06-04 2010-08-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology 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 -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-120
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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $349 $150