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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
37

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 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
  • Released June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX260 HS was announced 6 months later than the Fujifilm S4200 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S4200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm S4200

		

		

			
 SX260 HS Fujifilm S4200 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon SX260 HS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4200 SX260 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm S4200

		

		

			
 SX260 HS Fujifilm S4200 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has got 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) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm S4200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS vs the Fujifilm S4200.
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S4200 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S4200.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S4200 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography features
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 has manual focus
 features face detection focusing
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
35
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography highlights
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than others (543g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography details
36
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
47
 excellent zoom range (24-576mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography factors
61
 lighter than competition in class (231g)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (576mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others (543 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography factors
41
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery pack (230 shots)
 missing Timelapse recording
41
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging information
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone jack
24
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone port
 more heavy than others (543 grams)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm S4200
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-06-04 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 231g (0.51 lbs) 543g (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $349 $200