Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm JZ200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 6 months later than the Fujifilm JZ200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX260 HS matches up against the Fujifilm JZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Fujifilm FinePix JZ200. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ200 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm JZ200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS and the Fujifilm JZ200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm JZ200 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm JZ200.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.