Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z37

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Z37, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z37 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX260 HS scores vs the Fujifilm Z37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z37 has sizing of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS and the Fujifilm Z37.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm Z37 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm Z37.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX260 HS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.