Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.