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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(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
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 11 months later than the EX-ZR100 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX260 HS scores versus the EX-ZR100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX260 HS EX-ZR100 
RevealedJune 2012July 2011Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX260 HS

 EX-ZR100 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX260 HS EX-ZR100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and EX-ZR100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and EX-ZR100.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SX260 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
features face detection focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (204g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (231g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (204g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-06-04 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 231g (0.51 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $349 $300