• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 432.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SX260 HS advantages over Samsung WB200F

  • More telephoto lens reach
    500 mm vs 432 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your 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
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • 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 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung WB200F advantages over Canon SX260 HS

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 32 mm
    Thinner
  • More pixels
    14.2 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-HX9V

Canon SX260 HS
Sony DSC-HX9V
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Sony DSC-HX9V

Samsung WB200F
Sony DSC-HX9V
  • $0
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus

Compare Samsung WB200F vs Sony DSC-HX9V

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

Samsung WB200F
Nikon S9100
  • $0
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB200F vs Nikon S9100

Compared to Panasonic ZS15

Canon SX260 HS
Panasonic ZS15
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS15

Samsung WB200F
Panasonic ZS15
  • $0
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Samsung WB200F vs Panasonic ZS15

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

Samsung WB200F
Nikon S9500
  • $0
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Thinner
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Samsung WB200F 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

Samsung WB200F
Canon SX280 HS
  • $0
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Thinner
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS

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