Canon SX260 HS vs Canon 190 IS

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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon 190 IS

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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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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 190 IS Review.

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Differences

Canon SX260 HS advantages over Canon 190 IS

Bigger pixels
~ 1.54 vs 1.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More telephoto lens reach
500 mm vs 240 mm
Capture objects farther away
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
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

230 vs 190 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
461k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
10.3 fps vs 0.8 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
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 190 IS advantages over Canon SX260 HS

Larger lens aperture
f/3.0 vs f/3.5
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
23 mm vs 32 mm
Thinner
Newer
9 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
138g vs 231g
Lighter weight
More pixels
20.0 vs 12.1 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

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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

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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

Canon 190 IS

Nikon S9100

$189
1/2.3 inch

Larger lens aperture
Built-in Wi-Fi

$254
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 190 IS 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

Canon 190 IS

Nikon S9500

$189
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

$470
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 190 IS 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

Canon 190 IS

Canon SX280 HS

$189
1/2.3 inch

Larger lens aperture
Thinner

$300
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 190 IS vs Canon SX280 HS

Compared to Canon 150 IS

Canon SX260 HS

Canon 150 IS

$480
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
More telephoto lens reach

$149
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Canon 150 IS

Canon 190 IS

Canon 150 IS

$189
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$149
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 190 IS vs Canon 150 IS

Compared to Canon 180

Canon SX260 HS

Canon 180

$480
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

$167
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Newer

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Canon 180

Canon 190 IS

Canon 180

$189
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Wi-Fi

$167
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Canon 190 IS vs Canon 180

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