Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm S2950
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Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
- Successor is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2990

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX260 HS was introduced 18 months later than the S2950 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX260 HS scores versus the S2950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the FujiFilm S2950
SX260 HS | S2950 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX260 HS
S2950 | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and FujiFilm S2950
SX260 HS | S2950 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has got 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 S2950 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS vs the S2950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and S2950 is 91 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and S2950.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm S2950 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix S2990 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-06-04 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 pounds) | 437 grams (0.96 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 300 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-6L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $349 | $330 |