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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 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
  • Released June 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z35 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX260 HS scores vs the Fujifilm Z35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm Z35

 SX260 HS Fujifilm Z35 
LaunchedJune 2012July 2009More recent by 35 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon SX260 HS

 Fujifilm Z35 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm Z35

 SX260 HS Fujifilm Z35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z35 has specifications of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS and the Fujifilm Z35.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm Z35 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm Z35.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX260 HS to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm Z35 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (231 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography details
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than average (231g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (231g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSFujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-04 2009-07-22
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 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 231 grams (0.51 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $349 $130