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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Released June 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured very close to the EX-ZR300 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX260 HS grades against the EX-ZR300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SX260 HS EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX260 HS

 EX-ZR300 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR300

 SX260 HS EX-ZR300 
IntroducedJune 2012May 2012Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS features external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the EX-ZR300.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and EX-ZR300 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and EX-ZR300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
61
lighter than average in class (231g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (230 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
41
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (231g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-06-04 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
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 Overall 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 images 500 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $349 $329