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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
32 Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 6 months after the Fujifilm XP50 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX260 HS matches up against the Fujifilm XP50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm XP50

          

          

            
 SX260 HS Fujifilm XP50 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon SX260 HS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP50 SX260 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm XP50

          

          

            
 SX260 HS Fujifilm XP50 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys 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) and the Fujifilm XP50 has proportions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the Fujifilm XP50.
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm XP50 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm XP50.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP50 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

            Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography advice
37
 you can focus manually
 includes face detect focus
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
28
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (231g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography features
36
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (230 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography info
61
 lighter than others in class (231g)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
 environment proofing
 decent MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography details
41
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (231 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 no microphone port
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-06-04 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 5cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology 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 rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
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 shots 220 shots
Form 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, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $349 $180