Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SX260 HS was launched 10 months later than the Fujifilm F600 EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX260 HS scores against the Fujifilm F600 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS offers outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX260 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.