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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z33WP and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX260 HS grades against the Fujifilm Z33WP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX260 HS Fujifilm Z33WP 
ReleasedJune 2012July 2009Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon SX260 HS

 Fujifilm Z33WP SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX260 HS Fujifilm Z33WP 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z33WP has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS against the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX260 HS to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
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you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (231 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
environment sealing
lighter than average (110 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography features
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography info
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lighter than competition (231 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than average (110 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z33WP
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (231g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujifilm FinePix Z33WP
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-06-04 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $349 $197