Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.