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Predecessor: |
Canon SX230 HS
SX230 HS vs SX260 HS
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Panasonic ZS70
ZS70 vs ZS80
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Successor: |
Canon SX280 HS
SX260 HS vs SX280 HS
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Model Number: |
SX260 HS |
ZS80 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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TZ95 |
Camera Format: |
Compact |
EVF |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$349.99 |
$449.00 |
Street Price: |
$479.99 |
$397.99 |
Date Available: |
2012-03-15 |
2019-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
8.1 oz
(231 g)
includes batteries
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11.5 oz
(327 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.2 x
2.4 x
1.3 in.
(106 x
61 x
33 mm)
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4.4 x
2.7 x
1.6 in.
(112 x
69 x
42 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
20.3 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.54 microns |
1.19 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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None |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 4000 x 2664
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 2816 x 1584
(4.5 MP,
16:9), 2816 x 1880
(5.3 MP,
3:2), 2112 x 2112
(4.5 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 1200 x 1200
(1.4 MP,
1:1), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 5184 x 2920
(15.1 MP,
16:9), 3888 x 3888
(15.1 MP,
1:1), 3712 x 2784
(10.3 MP,
4:3), 3712 x 2480
(9.2 MP,
3:2), 3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9), 2784 x 2784
(7.8 MP,
1:1), 2624 x 1968
(5.2 MP,
4:3), 2624 x 1752
(4.6 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1968 x 1968
(3.9 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.3 |
10.1 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p/120p)
320x240 (240p)
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3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (30p)
1280x720 (120p)
640x480 (240p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264; Stereo Audio: Linear PCM) |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
|
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 9 groups with 5 Aspherical elements/10 Aspherical surfaces |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
25 -
500mm
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24 -
720mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.5 -
90mm
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4.3 -
129mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
20.00x |
30.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/6.8 (tele) - f/8.0 |
f/3.3 - 8.0 (W) / f/6.4 - 8.0 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
50 cm
2.0 -
19.7 in
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3 cm to Infinity
1.2 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect with Face Detection; Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to center) |
Contrast Detect with DFD: Face / AF Tracking / 49-area / 1-area; Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Shutter, Touch Pad AF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, AF+MF, Focus Peaking, One Shot AF (Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF-ON), Low Light AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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EVF: 0.21-inch, 2330K dots equiv. LCD; 100% Coverage, Magnification: Approx. 2.98x / 0.53x (35 mm camera equivalent) |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
776,600 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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0.53x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
|
2.98x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
461,000 dots
|
1,040,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
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No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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80 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to ISO 6400 in Low Light mode at 3MP resolution |
Auto, iISO, 80 - 3200, Extendable to ISO 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater, Custom |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set (1/2/3/4), Color Temperature (2-axis Adjustable) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/3200 - 15 sec |
1/16000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE |
Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
SCN: Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist; Creative Filters: Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Soft Focus, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap |
Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters) |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, Custom seconds |
2, 10, 3 in 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 50cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m (T) |
Auto ISO: 0.6 - 5.6m (Wide), 2.0 - 2.9m (Tele) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
|
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
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RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264; Stereo Audio: Linear PCM) |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
Yes |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
|
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
|
Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI |
Micro (Type-D) HDMI; Micro-B USB 2.0 |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.08 |
0.50 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
|
2.13 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.3 |
10.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
102 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
9.5 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
32 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
9.5 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
27 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.52 seconds |
0.16 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.43 seconds |
0.19 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
|
0.053 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
|
0.35 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.079 seconds |
0.038 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
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Startup Time: |
2.0 seconds |
1.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
|
0.7 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.5 seconds |
2.6 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
230 shots |
380 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
250 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NB-6 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2V, 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
|
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
|
Yes |
Included Software: |
Canon software suite |
None; SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at the Ichikawa Soft Laboratory website |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
Optical Image Stabilization, DIGIC 5, 1080p Full HD Movies with stereo audio and optical zoom, Smart Auto, Face ID, GPS logger and tracker. Available in black, green or red. |
Available in black or silver. |