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Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX270 HS
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
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Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AX350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 18 months later than the AX350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX260 HS scores versus the AX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SX260 HS AX350 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2011More recent by 18 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SX260 HS

 AX350 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and FujiFilm AX350

 SX260 HS AX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the FujiFilm AX350 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS and the AX350.

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and AX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and AX350.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography features
FujiFilm AX350 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (231 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography features
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography features
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition (231g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (230 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging information
FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (231 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Also referred to as - FinePix AX355
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
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 type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 pounds) 168 gr (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 photos 180 photos
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $349 $0