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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 2 years after the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX260 HS scores versus the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 SX260 HS Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
ReleasedJune 2012July 2009Newer by 35 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Canon SX260 HS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 SX260 HS Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has specifications of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX260 HS to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
features face detection focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (260g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Sports photography camera
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (230 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
48
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (260g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
26
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (260 grams)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-06-04 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 RP (Real Photo) 3D
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lb) 260 gr (0.57 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $349 $900