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Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AV200

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX270 HS
FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV205
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Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX260 HS and FujiFilm AV200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the AV200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 18 months after the AV200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX260 HS grades versus the AV200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the FujiFilm AV200

 SX260 HS AV200 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2011More modern by 18 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon SX260 HS

 AV200 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and FujiFilm AV200

 SX260 HS AV200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV200 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS and FujiFilm AV200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS versus the AV200.

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and AV200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and AV200.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV200 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX260 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
37
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography factors
FujiFilm AV200 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition in class (231g)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography factors
41
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (231g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and FujiFilm AV200
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujiFilm FinePix AV200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS FujiFilm FinePix AV200
Also referred to as - FinePix AV205
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-04 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 pictures 180 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $349 $0