Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S4800

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 8 months prior to the Fujifilm S4800 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX260 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S4800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4800 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the Fujifilm S4800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S4800 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S4800.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S4800 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.