Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 19 months prior to the Fujifilm S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX260 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S1. The full galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS features outer 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) and the Fujifilm S1 has measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS and the Fujifilm S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S1 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S1.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.