Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") come with different sensor dimensions.

The SX260 HS was introduced 6 months after the Fujifilm Z1000EXR so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
SX260 HS | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | SX260 HS | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR
SX260 HS | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys 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 Z1000EXR has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS against the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.
All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX260 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-06-04 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231g (0.51 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 220 photographs |
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, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $349 | $0 |