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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 January 2013
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 7 months prior to the EX-ZR400 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX260 HS grades against the EX-ZR400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SX260 HS EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SX260 HS

 EX-ZR400 SX260 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2012Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR400

 SX260 HS EX-ZR400 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR400 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS versus the EX-ZR400.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and EX-ZR400 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and EX-ZR400.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
37
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (231 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than others (231g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (231 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-06-04 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 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 rate 2.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic 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 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
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 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $349 $0