Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8300

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 7 months prior to the Fujifilm S8300 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S8300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS offers physical 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 S8300 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS against the Fujifilm S8300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S8300 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S8300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8300 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.