• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm F600EXR advantages over Canon SX260 HS

  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX260 HS advantages over Fujifilm F600EXR

  • More telephoto lens reach
    500 mm vs 360 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.3 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • 20x zoom ranges from very wide to ultra telephoto; Wide range of exposure settings, including Manual, plus many auto modes; Full HD video at 1080p; Video autofocus and zoom while shooting, HDMI interface; Very good image quality; Built-in GPS.

  • Tight control placement; Low battery life; Soft corners at wide angle; Small front fingergrip; No live histogram. No raw mode.

  • Read our Canon SX260 HS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm F500EXR

Fujifilm F600EXR
Fujifilm F500EXR
  • $271
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • $284
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Fujifilm F600EXR vs Fujifilm F500EXR

Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm F500EXR
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $284
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm F500EXR

Compared to Fujifilm F550EXR

Fujifilm F600EXR
Fujifilm F550EXR
  • $271
  • 1/2 inch
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Fujifilm F600EXR vs Fujifilm F550EXR

Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm F550EXR
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm F550EXR

Compared to Nikon S9100

Fujifilm F600EXR
Nikon S9100
  • $271
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • More pixels
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm F600EXR vs Nikon S9100

Canon SX260 HS
Nikon S9100
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Fast startup

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S9100

Compared to Fujifilm F750EXR

Fujifilm F600EXR
Fujifilm F750EXR
  • $271
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $287
  • 1/2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm F600EXR vs Fujifilm F750EXR

Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm F750EXR
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus
  • $287
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm F750EXR

Compared to Canon SX280 HS

Fujifilm F600EXR
Canon SX280 HS
  • $271
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm F600EXR vs Canon SX280 HS

Canon SX260 HS
Canon SX280 HS
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX280 HS

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