Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor size.

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The SX260 HS was launched 18 months later than the Fujifilm F500 EXR making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX260 HS scores vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS features outside 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) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS and the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX260 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX260 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.