Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8200

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 7 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8200 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX260 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S8200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm S8200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S8200 is 91 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S8200.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8200 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.