Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm HS10

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX260 HS versus FujiFilm HS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the HS10 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 24 months after the HS10 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX260 HS grades against the HS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and FujiFilm FinePix HS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and FujiFilm HS10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS offers external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the FujiFilm HS10 has proportions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS versus FujiFilm HS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the HS10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and HS10 is 91 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and HS10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX260 HS to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.