Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JX370

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm JX370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 10 months after the Fujifilm JX370 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX260 HS grades against the Fujifilm JX370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Fujifilm FinePix JX370. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Fujifilm JX370 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in 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") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX370 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS and the Fujifilm JX370.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm JX370 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm JX370.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm JX370 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.