Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

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Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

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

Go in depth with our full Canon SX260 HS Review.
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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-Pro2 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-Pro2.
Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon SX280 HS
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Differences

Canon SX260 HS advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro2

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
32 mm vs 45 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
231g vs 495g
Lighter weight
Faster JPEG shooting
10.3 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm X-Pro2 advantages over Canon SX260 HS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.93 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~1.10 vs 1.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

350 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
9 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1620k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.06 vs 0.52 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.3 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
62 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/3200 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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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

Weather-sealed, ergonomic camera body; Fast hybrid AF system; Excellent high ISO performance; Improved continuous shooting performance; Better video quality than previous Fuji cameras.
Some controls don't impress; Continuous autofocus still lags behind competing DSLR cameras; No 4K video; Fixed LCD without touchpanel.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review

The Competition

Compared to 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

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Nikon S9100

$1300
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S9100

Compared to Nikon S9500

Canon SX260 HS

Nikon S9500

$480
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Manual focus

$470
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S9500

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Nikon S9500

$1300
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$470
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S9500

Compared to 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

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Canon SX280 HS

$1300
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$300
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in GPS

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Canon SX280 HS

Compared to Sony A6300

Canon SX260 HS

Sony A6300

$480
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$846
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A6300

$1300
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

$846
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6300

Compared to Sony A6500

Canon SX260 HS

Sony A6500

$480
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Built-in GPS

$1216
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A6500

$1300
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

$1216
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500

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