Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm X30
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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm X30 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
- Announced June 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Announced August 2014
- Replaced the Fujifilm X20

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm X30 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm X30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is very similar but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

The SX260 HS was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX260 HS grades versus the Fujifilm X30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm X30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Fujifilm X30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Fujifilm X30
SX260 HS | Fujifilm X30 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm X30 | SX260 HS | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | ![]() | June 2012 | More modern by 27 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Fujifilm X30
SX260 HS | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm X30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the Fujifilm X30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm X30 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm X30.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The SX260 HS provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Fujifilm X30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Fujifilm X30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-06-04 | 2014-08-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 gr (0.51 lbs) | 423 gr (0.93 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 470 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-95 |
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $349 | $499 |