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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro 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
  • Released June 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2000
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm S1 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 11 years later than the Fujifilm S1 Pro and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX260 HS scores against the Fujifilm S1 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

		

		

			
 SX260 HS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
AnnouncedJune 2012August 2000Fresher by 144 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution461k200kClearer display (+261k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon SX260 HS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S1 Pro SX260 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm S1 Pro

		

		

			
 SX260 HS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).
See the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm S1 Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the Fujifilm S1 Pro.
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 91 and 56 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S1 Pro.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX260 HS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX260 HS will resolve more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
37
 focusing manually
 includes face detect focus
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
46
 focusing manually
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 no liveview
 low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
53
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than others (820 grams)
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Sports photography camera
36
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
35
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has phase detect AF
 no liveview
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Travel photography camera
61
 lighter than competition in class (231g)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (230 shots)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
46
 lighter than others (820g)
 has built in flash
 missing Time Lapse mode
 low resolution sensor (3MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography features
41
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery life (230 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Nikon F mount)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen is small (2 inch)
 no liveview
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (3MP)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging features
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (231g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic support
9
 no video recording
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Released 2012-06-04 2000-08-08
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3040 x 2016
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 320
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 200k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lb) 820 grams (1.81 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $349 $2,000