Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd
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![Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS/Canon-SX260-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
- Successor is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX260 HS was unveiled 3 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX260 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S8100fd in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm S8100fd
SX260 HS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Revealed | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm S8100fd | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd
SX260 HS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys external 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) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm S8100fd in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8100fd-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 91 and 75 respectively.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8100fd-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX260 HS to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8100fd-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8100fd-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-06-04 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231g (0.51 lbs) | 405g (0.89 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $349 | $300 |