Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX260 HS was brought out 11 months after the Fujifilm F550 EXR and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with 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) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX260 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.