Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XF1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 3 months before the Fujifilm XF1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm XF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Fujifilm XF1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS provides physical 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 XF1 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS versus the Fujifilm XF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm XF1 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm XF1.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX260 HS has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher.