Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon Z 30

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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon Z 30

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

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Canon SX260 HS advantages over Nikon Z 30

Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
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 59 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
231g vs 390g
Lighter weight

Nikon Z 30 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.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 4.22 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
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

330 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
2 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1037k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
20.9 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
900 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
204800 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
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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.
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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

Nikon Z 30

Nikon S9100

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$254
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon Z 30 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

Nikon Z 30

Nikon S9500

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$470
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon Z 30 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

Nikon Z 30

Canon SX280 HS

$697
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$300
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon Z 30 vs Canon SX280 HS

Compared to Canon EOS M50 II

Canon SX260 HS

Canon EOS M50 II

$480
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$647
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Canon EOS M50 II

Nikon Z 30

Canon EOS M50 II

$697
APS-C

Larger sensor
Newer

$647
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Nikon Z fc

Canon SX260 HS

Nikon Z fc

$480
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$957
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon Z fc

Nikon Z 30

Nikon Z fc

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$957
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Thinner

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