Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2012
- Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
- Successor is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched January 2015

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX260 HS was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm S9900w and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX260 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S9900w when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Fujifilm S9900w. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S9900w Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm S9900w
SX260 HS | Fujifilm S9900w | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm S9900w | SX260 HS | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | June 2012 | Fresher by 31 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm S9900w
SX260 HS | Fujifilm S9900w | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9900w has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the Fujifilm S9900w.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S9900w is 91 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm S9900w.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9900w to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Fujifilm S9900w | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Fujifilm S9900w |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-06-04 | 2015-01-14 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 gr (0.51 pounds) | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | 300 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $349 | $719 |