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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm XP150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 6 months after the Fujifilm XP150 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX260 HS grades vs the Fujifilm XP150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm XP150

 SX260 HS Fujifilm XP150 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Canon SX260 HS

 Fujifilm XP150 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm XP150

 SX260 HS Fujifilm XP150 
ReleasedJune 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP150 has measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm XP150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS versus the Fujifilm XP150.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm XP150 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm XP150.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP150 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography advice
37
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (231 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (231g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (231g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm XP150
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-06-04 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $349 $260