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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was announced 7 months prior to the Fujifilm HS35EXR so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up against the Fujifilm HS35EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX260 HS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon SX260 HS

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SX260 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2012More recent by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX260 HS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS35EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS and the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 91 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX260 HS having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
has face detection focusing
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (231g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than others (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (600 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX260 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
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lighter than others in class (231g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (230 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
good battery life (600 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (600 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (231g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (687g)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-06-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 EXR
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 area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 687 gr (1.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
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 photos 600 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $349 $380