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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm A150 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm A150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX260 HS was revealed 3 years after the Fujifilm A150 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm A150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm A150

 SX260 HS Fujifilm A150 
IntroducedJune 2012February 2009Newer by 41 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon SX260 HS

 Fujifilm A150 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm A150

 SX260 HS Fujifilm A150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A150 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm A150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS and the Fujifilm A150.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm A150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm A150.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX260 HS to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography information
37
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm A150
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm A150 Sports photography highlights
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm A150 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (230 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A150
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
26
screen is a decent size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm A150
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
25
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm A150
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Fujifilm FinePix A150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-04 2009-02-04
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $349 $130