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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
  • Type

    Compact

  • Effective pixels

    12.1 MP

  • Size

    1/2.3"

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  • Screen view
  • Top view with zoom
  • Side view

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Key points

Framerate (high speed) (High speed movie)

240 fps

Display size

3 in

Normal focus range (wide angle)

50 cm

Optical zoom (Integrated lens)

20 x

GPS

Yes

High speed movie

Yes

Weak points

Maximum framerate at max resolution

24 fps

Range

3.5 m

Effective pixels

12.1 MP

Battery Life (CIPA)

230

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Expert reviews

Cameras Reviewed.com

If it isn't broken, don't fix it. The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS is a familiar follow-up to last year's excellent SX230 HS, though the designers crammed...

CNet

The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS replaces last year's SX230 HS, updating its lens from a 14x 28mm wide-angle lens to a 20x 25mm ultrawide-angle one. It...

PCMAG

The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS ($349.99 direct) is the successor to the very solid SX230 HS ($349.99, 4 stars). Like its predecessor, it features a...

DigitalTrends

Canon's PowerShot SX260 HS combines GPS geotagging and a 20x superzoom in a sturdy, relative compact chassis that travellers may find compelling.The...

CNet UK

If you're looking for the perfect mix of compact camera specs right now, 12.1 megapixels and a 20x zoom just about hits the spot. Lucky for you, as...

DigitalVersus

Canon has updated last year's successful SX220/SX230 superzooms with two new models for 2012—the SX240 HS and SX260 HS. Like last year, the only...

Camera Labs

The Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and SX260 HS are Canon's 2012 pocket super-zoom replacements for the PowerShot SX230 HS. The headline feature with pocket...

Digit.in

When a company has unlocked a successful formula for their product, they seldom deviate from it. Canon's history with camera making is a testament of...

DPReview

The PowerShot SX260 HS ($349) is the latest compact travel zoom from Canon. The SX260 replaces the SX230 (one of my favorite travel zooms from last...

PCWorld

Thanks to a hard-to-beat combo of very good image quality, a generous optical-zoom reach, ease of use, and flexible shooting options, every iteration...

TechRadar

Buying GuideBest compact camera 2012It's been five years since Canon launched its PowerShot SX series of family superzooms. SX cameras were designed...

Imaging Resource

Review Summary: Among Travel Zoom digital cameras, the Canon SX260 HS stands out not just for its 20x zoom lens, but for its quite complete range of...

Cameras Reviewed.com

Forgive us but this has been sort of a weak year for travel zoom cameras. It seems like most manufacturers are continuing to commit the “longer zoom...

Photography Blog

The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS camera is a new travel-zoom camera that replaces the SX230 HS model. There's a longer 20x, 25-500mm optical zoom lens...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Compact
Available Yes
Release date (US) March 2012
Street price (US) 349 $
Released (FR) March 2012
Street price (EUR) 329 €
Colors
Black
Red
Green
Sensor
Effective pixels 12.1 MP
Type BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3"
Area 6.17x4.55 mm
Processor Digic 5
Optics
Integrated lens Yes
Optical zoom 20 x
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 25-500 mm
Maximum aperture F3.5 - F6.8
Interchangeable lens No
Digital zoom 4 x
Minimum shutter speed 15 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 461000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen No
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
Custom
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS Yes
Type Integrated
Timelapse No
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 1000 mAh
Battery Life (CIPA) 230
Size and weight
61 in
33 in
106 in
231 oz
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Height 61 in
Width 106 in
Deep 33 in
Weight 231 oz
Image
Max resolution 4000x3000 pixels
Ratio 1:1
3:2
4:3
16:9
ISO min 100
ISO max 3200
White balance presets 6
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Optical
Uncompressed format No
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Normal focus range (wide angle) 50 cm
Macro focus range (wide angle) 5 cm
Number of focus points 9
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync
Range 3.5 m
External flash Yes
Video
Format H.264
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 24 fps
High speed movie Yes
Framerate (high speed) 240 fps
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control No
Audio No
NFC No



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