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Predecessor: |
Canon SX230 HS
SX230 HS vs SX260 HS
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Successor: |
Canon SX280 HS
SX260 HS vs SX280 HS
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Model Number: |
SX260 HS |
Galaxy Camera |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$349.99 |
$499.99 |
Street Price: |
$479.99 |
$519.99 |
Date Available: |
2012-03-15 |
2012-11-16 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
No |
Weight: |
8.1 oz
(231 g)
includes batteries
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10.6 oz
(301 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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5.1 x
2.8 x
0.8 in.
(129 x
71 x
19 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 |
16.3 |
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 |
1.34 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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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) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 1984 x 1488
(3.0 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
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Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.3 |
4.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p/120p)
320x240 (240p)
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1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (60p/30p)
320x240 (30p)
768x512 (120p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264; Stereo Audio: Linear PCM) |
MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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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 |
Samsung Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
25 -
500mm
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23 -
483mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.5 -
90mm
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4.1 -
86.1mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
20.00x |
21.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/6.8 (tele) - f/8.0 |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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80 cm to Infinity
31.5 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
50 cm
2.0 -
19.7 in
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10 -
80 cm
3.9 -
31.5 in
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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 |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect with Face Detection; Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to center) |
Contrast Detection: Centre AF, Multi AF, Face Detection AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
4.8 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
461,000 dots
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2,764,800 dots
(921,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to ISO 6400 in Low Light mode at 3MP resolution |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
No |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater, Custom |
Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/3200 - 15 sec |
1/2000 - 16 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE |
Multi, Spot, Centre-weighted, Face Detection AE |
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 |
Beauty face, Best photo, Continuous shot, Best face, Landscape, Macro, Action freeze, Rich tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light trace. Expert Control (5 Mode) : P (Auto+), A (Aperture Priority), S (Speed Priority), Camcorder, M (Manual); Smart Pro: Macro, Rich Tone, Action Freeze, Waterfall Trace, Light Trace, Beautiful Sunset, Blue Sky, Natural Green, Silhouette, Vivid Fireworks; Photo Wizard: 35 photo editing tools |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, Custom seconds |
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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, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 50cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m (T) |
Wide : 0.2m - 6.2m (ISO Auto), Tele : 0.5m - 5.1m (ISO Auto) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 1.0 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264; Stereo Audio: Linear PCM) |
MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
8,192.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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built-in memory (approx.) |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
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Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
Yes |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control: |
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Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI |
4G, 3G (HSPA+ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz. IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi. Micro HDMI (Type D), Headphone Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.08 |
2.00 |
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): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.3 |
4.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
20 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.52 seconds |
0.72 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.43 seconds |
0.48 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): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.079 seconds |
0.093 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.0 seconds |
3.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.5 seconds |
6.0 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
230 shots |
340 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NB-6 |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
1,650 mAh lithium ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x 1,650 mAh lithium ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Canon software suite |
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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. |
Uses a standard HD Super Clear Touch LCD screen, not an AMOLED like many Samsung devices. The stated resolution of 308 pixels per inch equates to a 1,280 x 720 pixel display.
Has a 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor, and ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) operating system, which is optimized for user interface speed through Google's Project Butter. Includes Google Play Store, Search, Maps, Gmail, Latitude, Plus, YouTube, Talk, Places, Navigation, Downloads, Chrome browser, Play Books, and Play Movies apps.
Includes GPS receiver with A-GPS and GLONASS support.
Network/Bearer and Wireless Connectivity:
GSM 3G , HSPA-PLUS
HSPA+21 (850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100)
802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz / 5GHz
Wi-Fi Direct available
GAP, SSP, HSP, A2DP, SPP, OPP, AVRCP 1.3, HID
DLNA, HDMI 1.4 support
KIES, KIES Air support
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