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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm T400

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(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
Fujifilm T400
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm T400

          

          

            
 SX260 HS Fujifilm T400 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Canon SX260 HS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm T400 SX260 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm T400

          

          

            
 SX260 HS Fujifilm T400 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm T400 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
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 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T400
37
 focusing manually
 comes with face detect focusing
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
34
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm T400
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (231g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm T400 Sports photography features
36
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (230 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (180 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm T400 Travel photography information
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 lighter than competition (231 grams)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low battery (230 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great zoom (280mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 terrible battery (180 shots)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Fujifilm T400 as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery (180 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm T400 Vlogging features
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (231 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic jack
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone port
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm T400
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujifilm FinePix T400
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