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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(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
  • Released June 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm JX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 6 months later than the Fujifilm JX500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX260 HS grades against the Fujifilm JX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm JX500

          

          

            
 SX260 HS Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SX260 HS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm JX500 SX260 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm JX500

          

          

            
 SX260 HS Fujifilm JX500 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX500 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm JX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS against the Fujifilm JX500.
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm JX500 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm JX500.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JX500 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

            Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography advice
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 you can focus manually
 offers face detection autofocus
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (231 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
55
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
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 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (230 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than competition (231 grams)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 low battery power (230 per charge)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery power (230 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse function
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 really wide (26mm)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (231 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone jack
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 really wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-04 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 231g (0.51 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $349 $90