Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 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
- Released June 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
- New Model is Canon SX270 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Fujifilm FinePix Z35. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Fujifilm Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm Z35
SX260 HS | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm Z35 | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm Z35
SX260 HS | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | |
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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 |