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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 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
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
Photography Glossary

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm XP30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 10 months later than the Fujifilm XP30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX260 HS scores vs the Fujifilm XP30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm XP30

 SX260 HS Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedJune 2012August 2011More recent by 10 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon SX260 HS

 Fujifilm XP30 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm XP30

 SX260 HS Fujifilm XP30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP30 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS against the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm XP30 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm XP30.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX260 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
37
has manual focus
has face detection focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography factors
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (230 shots)
no Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-06-04 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $240