Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS versus FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") possess different sensor size.

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The SX260 HS was announced 23 months later than the F300EXR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up against the F300EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS has 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) whilst the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Canon SX260 HS versus FujiFilm F300EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS against the F300EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and F300EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and F300EXR.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The SX260 HS provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The more recent SX260 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.