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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
  • Released June 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 3 months prior to the EX-ZR1000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX260 HS scores against the EX-ZR1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX260 HS EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX260 HS

 EX-ZR1000 SX260 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX260 HS EX-ZR1000 
IntroducedJune 2012September 2012Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS and the EX-ZR1000.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and EX-ZR1000 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and EX-ZR1000.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
37
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (231g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX260 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
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lighter than others (231 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (231g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-06-04 2012-09-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 255 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 images 470 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $349 $572