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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 |
HX10V |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$349.99 |
$329.99 |
Street Price: |
$479.99 |
$374.94 |
Date Available: |
2012-03-15 |
2012-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
8.1 oz
(231 g)
includes batteries
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8.3 oz
(234 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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4.1 x
2.4 x
1.3 in.
(105 x
60 x
34 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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Sony Exmor R |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
18.2 |
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 |
1.26 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) |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3), 4896 x 2752
(13.5 MP,
16:9), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 10480 x 4096
(42.9 MP,
Other), 7512 x 1080
(8.1 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1920
(9.4 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 3424 x 1920
(6.6 MP,
16:9) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
JPEG, MPF |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.3 |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p/120p)
320x240 (240p)
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1920x1080 (60i(FX))
1920x1080 (60i(FH))
1440x1080 (60i(HQ))
1440x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264; Stereo Audio: Linear PCM) |
AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio |
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 |
Sony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspheric elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
25 -
500mm
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24 -
384mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.5 -
90mm
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4.3 -
68.5mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
20.00x |
16.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/6.8 (tele) - f/8.0 |
f/3.3 (W) - f/5.9 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
50 cm
2.0 -
19.7 in
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 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 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Precision, up to 244x Smart Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect with Face Detection; Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to center) |
Contrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot; Tracking, Face Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
No |
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 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
461,000 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
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, 6400, 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater, Custom |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/3200 - 15 sec |
1/1600 - 30 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-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
No |
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 |
Background Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports Shooting, Gourmet, Pet Mode), Picture Effect (HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Watercolor, Illustration), 3D (3D Still Image, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle), Panorama (Intelligent Sweep Panorama) |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, Custom seconds |
2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 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, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 50cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m (T) |
ISO Auto: Approx. 0.25 - 5.3m (W) / Approx. 1.2 - 2.9m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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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 |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
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) |
AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
19.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
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 |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
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No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI |
Micro USB, Mini HDMI (Type C) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.08 |
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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 |
10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
10 |
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 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.43 seconds |
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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 |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.0 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.5 seconds |
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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 |
Proprietary NP-BG1/NP-FG1 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 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. |
Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies, Dual Record captures 13MP stills during movies, 9 Picture Effect options, Built-in GPS. Available in white, silver, black or red. |