Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 24 months later than the S2500HD making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX260 HS grades versus the S2500HD with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2500HD has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS vs the S2500HD.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and S2500HD is 91 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and S2500HD.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer SX260 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.