Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9200

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm S9200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 19 months earlier than the Fujifilm S9200 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S9200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S9200. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9200 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS versus the Fujifilm S9200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S9200 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S9200.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9200 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS will be behind in sensor tech.