Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AV200
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Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX240 HS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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & FujiFilm FinePix AV200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & FujiFilm AV200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the FujiFilm AV200
SX260 HS | AV200 | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon SX260 HS
AV200 | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and FujiFilm AV200
SX260 HS | AV200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | FujiFilm FinePix AV200 | |
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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 |