Fujifilm F550 EXR with Canon SX260 HS Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR and Canon SX260 HS Main Features

  • July, 2011
  • June, 2012
  • 16 MP 1/2 EXRCMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 24-360 mm (15x) F3.5-5.3 Zoom Lens
  • 25-500 mm (20x) F3.5-6.8 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
  • Built-In GPS
  • 104 x 63 x 33 mm, 215g.
  • 106 x 61 x 33 mm, 231g.
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Fujifilm F550 EXR Scores


Imaging score
42
Features score
48
Value for money score
65
Portability score
95
Overall score
49

Canon SX260 HS Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
53
Value for money score
64
Portability score
95
Overall score
47

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS with Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Overview


Let's compare FujiFilm FinePix F550 EXR with Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Fujifilm F550 EXR was released in 2011, and Canon SX260 HS in 2012. PowerShot SX260 HS is newer, which is a plus. FinePix F550 EXR 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of FinePix F550 EXR is greater than that of PowerShot SX260 HS. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR has 2.0 fps continuous shooting. Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR has 2.0 fps continuous shooting.

General FinePix F550 EXR PowerShot SX260 HS
Brand FujiFilm Canon
Model FinePix F550 EXR PowerShot SX260 HS
Announced July, 2011 June, 2012
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 461k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/15 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/3200 sec
Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps 2.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.20 3.50
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2 1/2.3
Sensor Type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.4 x 4.8 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 30.7 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 3200 3200
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 12800 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats AVI MPEG4 H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Built-In Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 230 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-50 NB-6L
Physical
Weight 215 g 231 g
Physical Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33 mm 106 x 61 x 33 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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