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Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Later Model is Canon SX270 HS
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 2 years later than the JZ300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX260 HS grades against the JZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX260 HS JZ300 
ReleasedJune 2012February 2010More recent by 29 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX260 HS

 JZ300 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX260 HS JZ300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the JZ300.

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and JZ300 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and JZ300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX260 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
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has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others in class (231g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
41
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging features
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (231g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Alternate name - FinePix JZ305
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-04 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $349 $180