Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 2 years later than the S2800HD and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX260 HS scores against the S2800HD with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2800HD has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

See the Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the S2800HD.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and S2800HD is 91 and 75 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and S2800HD.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S2800HD to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.