Fujifilm HS10 vs Canon SX260 HS

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Fujifilm HS10 vs Canon SX260 HS

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
10.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm HS10 advantages over Canon SX260 HS

Slower slow-motion
1000 fps vs 240 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.5
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
More telephoto lens reach
720 mm vs 500 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
13.6 fps vs 10.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon SX260 HS advantages over Fujifilm HS10

Less expensive
$350 vs $500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
32 mm vs 126 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
231g vs 709g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
461k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Less shutter lag
0.52 vs 0.90 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
12.1 vs 10.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

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
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
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

Read our Fujifilm HS10 Express Review

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.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX30 IS

Fujifilm HS10

Canon SX30 IS

$500
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
RAW file ability

$440
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Canon SX30 IS

Canon SX260 HS

Canon SX30 IS

$480
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

$440
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

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Compared to Fujifilm HS20EXR

Fujifilm HS10

Fujifilm HS20EXR

$500
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$289
1/2 inch

More dots on screen
More pixels

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Canon SX260 HS

Fujifilm HS20EXR

$480
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

$289
1/2 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

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Compared to Nikon S9100

Fujifilm HS10

Nikon S9100

$500
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$254
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm HS10 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

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Compared to Canon SX40 HS

Fujifilm HS10

Canon SX40 HS

$500
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

$342
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Canon SX40 HS

Canon SX260 HS

Canon SX40 HS

$480
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

$342
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

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Compared to Canon SX280 HS

Fujifilm HS10

Canon SX280 HS

$500
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm HS10 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

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