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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
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Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm JZ100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 6 months later than the Fujifilm JZ100 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX260 HS scores against the Fujifilm JZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SX260 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SX260 HS

 Fujifilm JZ100 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm JZ100

 SX260 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS has 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 JZ100 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm JZ100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS versus the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JZ100 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
provides face detection focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (231g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others in class (231g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (129 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
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focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-04 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.60 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
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $349 $190