Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR 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
- Announced June 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
- New Model is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
- Launched January 2013
- Old Model is Fujifilm F800EXR

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor measurements.

The SX260 HS was launched 8 months before the Fujifilm F900EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm F900EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm F900EXR
SX260 HS | Fujifilm F900EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm F900EXR | SX260 HS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2012 | More modern by 8 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR
SX260 HS | Fujifilm F900EXR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has got physical dimensions 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 F900EXR has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm F900EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS against the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX260 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-06-04 | 2013-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | EXR II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 gr (0.51 pounds) | 232 gr (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 260 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-50A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $349 | $380 |