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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 19 months prior to the Fujifilm S9400W making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S9400W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SX260 HS Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX260 HS

 Fujifilm S9400W SX260 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2012Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm S9400W

 SX260 HS Fujifilm S9400W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS provides outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS versus the Fujifilm S9400W.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S9400W is 91 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S9400W.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
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manual focus
includes face detect focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (231g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography highlights
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography info
61
lighter than average (231g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (230 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (231g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
26
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-06-04 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 500 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $349 $330