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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 5 months later than the EX-ZR15 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX260 HS scores versus the EX-ZR15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SX260 HS EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SX260 HS

 EX-ZR15 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR15

 SX260 HS EX-ZR15 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS versus the EX-ZR15.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and EX-ZR15 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and EX-ZR15.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
37
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (325 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (230 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-04 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color 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 per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 325 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $349 $249