Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm SL240
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2012
- Previous Model is Canon SX240 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX260 HS was unveiled 6 months later than the Fujifilm SL240 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX260 HS scores versus the Fujifilm SL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm SL240
SX260 HS | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm SL240 | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm SL240
SX260 HS | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS offers outside 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) while the Fujifilm SL240 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm SL240.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm SL240 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-06-04 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 231 grams (0.51 lbs) | 510 grams (1.12 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") |
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 images | 300 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-85 |
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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $349 | $280 |