Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 7 months prior to the Fujifilm SL1000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX260 HS grades vs the Fujifilm SL1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with 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) whilst the Fujifilm SL1000 has dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS vs the Fujifilm SL1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.