Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm T400
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Announced June 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm T400, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm T400 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX260 HS was introduced 6 months after the Fujifilm T400 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm T400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Fujifilm FinePix T400. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Fujifilm T400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm T400
SX260 HS | Fujifilm T400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm T400 | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm T400
SX260 HS | Fujifilm T400 | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS has got exterior 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 T400 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm T400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS and the Fujifilm T400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm T400 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm T400.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm T400 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Fujifilm FinePix T400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Fujifilm FinePix T400 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-06-04 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 pounds) | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photos | 180 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $349 | $150 |