Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 3 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S1500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has specifications of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS vs the Fujifilm S1500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX260 HS to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX260 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.