Canon PowerShot SX260 HS (Black)
Manufacturer: Canon Part number: 5900B001
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- Bottom Line:
- The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS' wider, longer lens, a few much-needed design tweaks, and excellent photo quality add up to one pretty great compact megazoom.
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CNET editors' review
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS (Black) price range: $229.99 - $325.99
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
- Reviewed on: 03/23/2012
- Released on: 03/01/2012
The good: The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS has shooting modes for every type of photographer from casual to advanced, a useful long zoom lens with excellent image stabilization, and overall excellent photo and video quality for a compact megazoom.
The bad: The SX260 HS' menus and controls can take some getting used to, it's got a short battery life, and photos get noticeably softer-looking indoors or in low light.
The bottom line: The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS' wider, longer lens, a few much-needed design tweaks, and excellent photo quality add up to one pretty great compact megazoom.
User reviews
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Clever camera, great pix, no noisy video
by O-JCole on November 15, 2012
Pros: - Great zoom
- Very crisp and clear images
- Many features and settings to assist in obtaining the best image possible
- Video recording is effortless and produces great videos
- Great size for such a feature packed point and shootCons: -Seems to take some time to process after picture is taken
-The flash that riases is placed in an inconvenient spotSummary: I did a lot of research to replace my Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ3 (screen died) and this Canon Powershot SX260 HS is simply fantastic.
The colour of the pics look ...Summary: I did a lot of research to replace my Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ3 (screen died) and this Canon Powershot SX260 HS is simply fantastic.
The colour of the pics look natural, look good at high ISO and keeps the natural colour with the flash. There are none of those flash-bleached washed-out colours and best of all it adjusts itself to distance. I took some close up pics with flash and they still came out great. It takes a while to get used to the position of the flash (as you find your hand in the way) but I loved that it pops up automatically. I disliked that on the Nikon I had to put the flash up manually.
I have had very few blurry pics and those were, were hand held at max zoom, and as everyone would know, there are few cameras that can manage that without a tripod. However, I got many good pics too at max x20 zoom handheld too; I just had to be careful.
It is fast from start up and between pics are taken. I had no problem catching my feisty kitten running around or my gorgeous but hyper-energetic niece.
The video quality is also great. There were some negative reviews about a high-pitched noise during playback which made me apprehensive about buying this model. I am pleased to say that it was not warranted. The picture is crystal clear with great sound on the recording. I heard none of the whiny sound there had been some reviewers had noted.
Perhaps this camera seems so amazing to me because technology has moved on a lot in a few years, since my last camera purchase. However, I also tried the Sony and latest Panasonic equivalent models in store but they didn't stand up to this model. Lastly, you can check for best deal of the SX260 HS at: justbuycameras.blogspot.com/p/canon-powershot-sx260-hs.html
Overall, this is a great camera and I would highly recommend it to anyone.11 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The perfect Point and Shoot.
by bp1219 on April 9, 2012
Pros: Excellent picture quality, great performance, (fast, fast, fast), lots of useful features, Best zoom I have seen, great image stabilization when using the zoom or indoors with flash.
Cons: Battery life, with all this camera does the trade off is more than worth it. The camera is a little heavier than most points and shoots in its class. Still very comfortable though.
Summary: Amazing camera with very useful feature set. Lots of Point and Shoot cameras in this class have features. This one has features you will use to enhance the experience and ...
Summary: Amazing camera with very useful feature set. Lots of Point and Shoot cameras in this class have features. This one has features you will use to enhance the experience and results. While there is a learning curve on the features, you will get great pictures out of the box. I have owned dozens of Point and Shoot digital cameras in all classes from the original Kodak's, Sony's, Panasonic's, Nikon's and Cannons to latest one being the Cannon S95, (also a great camera). I am in the events business so it is important to be able to shoot in low light as well as have a camera that can perform well. The zoom shots from the Baseball games are amazing. The size, although larger than the Cannon Digital Elph line and the Cannon S line is still a good size and can fit in your pants pocket if need be. I would recommend getting an additional battery from the start and keeping it charged. Especially if you plan on taking a lot or indoor shots or using the GPS. Amazon has great prices on spare batteries. I would be amazed if this camera is not the Point and Shoot Camera of the Year. Cannon has always led the way in this market. This camera leaves all of the others in the dust. I am sure when JG and cnet got a hold of this one they were amazed as well.
10 out of 14 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Ugh. Shutter lag.
by java5227 on May 3, 2012
Pros: Comfortable body to grip.
Cons: Unfortunately, I think this camera is going back. The "shutter lag" is pronounced. I missed too many great shots by a second. I'm a confident photographer, and tried different settings, but I couldn't get that immediate shot I'm used to.
4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great camera for point and shoot
by Fastfiddler on October 21, 2012
Pros: Very versatile lens, Decent flash, large screen, lots of options, manual modes,, EXCELLENT video quality, fast response
Cons: Fairly heavy, average battery life, Flash design and placement, slow response with flash, no raw, somewhat difficult to one hand with large hands.
Summary: I am not a brand snob. I own this camera as well as a Nikon D5000 SLR. I just like the layout and design of Nikon SLRs better. Likewise, this ...
Summary: I am not a brand snob. I own this camera as well as a Nikon D5000 SLR. I just like the layout and design of Nikon SLRs better. Likewise, this camera was better for the money than anything I saw from Nikon at the time. I hadn't used a point and shoot in a while. I just replaced an old Sony with this one. I had been using my SLR. There is a noticeable hit in quality when you drop from SLR to any point and shoot. That said, this camera does produce great, printable photos. It captures colors very well. This camera has a very amazing array of automatic to manual variety. I rarely use the auto modes. I find I mostly use Program, or one of the other manual modes. As far as overall design. I like the size for what it does. The profile is thick at the lens, which is to be expected. You need glass to do what this thing does. The screen is big and vivid. With very large hands, I cannot easily manage the buttons and its control pad with one hand. I always keep the lanyard on me when I use this. One other problem is the design of the flash. It is motorized and come up out of the top left corner. Being someone who is accustomed to holding a point and shoot camera with two hands, this can be a problem, as my fingers get in the way of the flash. So I had to work my way around that. It uses a green focus assist light, which is kind of strange, but it works fine. The menu system takes a little getting used to. I've had the camera for two months and I still find myself poking around to figure stuff out. Overall though, this is a great point and shoot. Definitely beats a smart phone camera, but will not beat a current SLR of even the entry level. The differences in sensor size and quality as well as the lens technology make this not even close to an SLR, but a great companion. It does fit well in most normal pockets. It IS fairly hefty, but if you want a camera with these capabilities, you can't do much better.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great point and shoot
by eastandwest on January 18, 2013
Pros: Large, colorful screen. good video, lots of control.
Cons: Battery life very disappointing. A bit bulky.
Summary: I own Canon DSLR's, so the controls are relatively familiar. I ended up buying this camera based on reviews, and for the most part they are spot on. I ...
Summary: I own Canon DSLR's, so the controls are relatively familiar. I ended up buying this camera based on reviews, and for the most part they are spot on. I don't usually purchase point and shoots but I forgot my SLR on a vacation trip and didn't want to rely on a phone camera.
I woud have given 5 stars except the battery life is quite mediocre, but you learn to maximize it.
Overall, I am pretty happy with the purchase and is a good compact alternative to my primary cameras.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon
- Part number: 5900B001
- Description: The fact that the PowerShot SX260 HS digital camera is an ultra-slim camera with a powerful 20x optical zoom, optical image stabilization and 25mm wide-angle lens is only the beginning of its attractions. You'll see detail you never thought possible through the huge zoom and wide-angle lens, while the camera's 12.1 megapixel high-sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 image processor deliver the rich, clear low-light performance that is the hallmark of Canon's HS system. 1080p Full HD video in stereo is more beautiful than ever, with high-resolution, high-speed processing. Sophisticated advancements include improved smart auto that optimizes settings for 58 predefined shooting situations, face ID that prioritizes pre-registered faces, and GPS for tracking and recording your shooting locations.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Enclosure Color Black
- Resolution 12.1 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
- Total Pixels 12,800,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 12,100,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.3"
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Image Processor DIGIC 5
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- AE/AF Control Subject-tracking AF
- Face Detection Wink Self-timer,
Smile Shutter,
Face ID,
Face Detection Self-timer,
Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB - Digital Video Format MOV,
iFrame,
H.264 - Image Recording Format JPEG
- Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
- AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 3200,
ISO 1600,
ISO 800,
ISO 100,
ISO 200,
ISO 400,
ISO auto - Exposure Metering Evaluative,
Center-weighted,
Spot - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority - Shooting Programs Handheld night shot,
Snow,
Underwater,
Discreet,
Stitch assist,
Smooth skin,
Smart shutter,
Low light,
Fireworks,
Movie digest,
Hi-speed burst HQ,
Portrait mode - Special Effects Miniature,
Vivid Blue,
Vivid Green,
Vivid Red,
Super Vivid,
Posterization,
Toy camera,
Vivid,
Fisheye,
Soft Focus,
Black & White,
Sepia,
Neutral,
Darker Skin Tone,
Lighter Skin Tone,
Monochrome,
Color Accent,
Color Swap,
Custom Effect - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Daylight,
Tungsten light,
Underwater,
Fluorescent,
Cloudy,
Fluorescent light (daylight) - Max Shutter Speed 1/3200 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 15 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Lens System
- Type 20 x x Zoom lens - 4.5 mm - 90 mm - F/3.5-6.8
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 25 - 500 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 2 in
- Macro Focus Range 2 in - 19.7 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 10 groups / 12 elements
- Features UA lens,
Aspherical lens,
Built-in lens shield Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Fill-in mode,
Slow synchro,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Features Flash +/- compensation,
AF illuminator - Effective Flash Range 1.6 ft - 11.5 ft ( Wide lens ),
3.3 ft - 6.6 ft ( Tele lens ) Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 2.4 frames per second,
0.8 frames per second,
0.9 frames per second,
10.3 frames per second for 10 frames - Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Additional Features Digital image rotation,
HS System,
Display brightness control,
In-camera red-eye removal,
Smart Flash Exposure,
Resizing an image,
Cropping an image,
I-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system,
Exif Print support,
AF lock,
DPOF support,
Built-in GPS,
RGB primary color filter,
Safety zoom,
Digital tele-converter,
FE lock,
Smart AUTO,
AE lock,
Histogram display,
Camera orientation detection,
PictBridge support,
1080p Full HD movie recording,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
- Display Features Built-in
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Hi-Speed USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x HDMI output
Software
- Software Canon ZoomBrowser EX,
Canon PhotoStitch,
Drivers & Utilities,
Canon ImageBrowser System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support Apple Mac OS X 10.5 - 10.6,
MS Windows XP SP3,
MS Windows Vista SP1,
MS Windows 7,
MS Windows Vista SP2 - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
USB cable,
Wrist strap,
Audio / video cable - Body Material Metal
Battery
- Supported Battery Canon NB-6L
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
- Battery Life Details Photo shooting,
Playback - 5 hour(s) Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards SDHC Memory Card,
SD Memory Card,
SDXC Memory Card - Image Storage Fine,
Super-fine JPEG 4000 x 3000,
JPEG 4000 x 2248,
JPEG 4000 x 2664,
JPEG 2816 x 1584,
JPEG 2816 x 2112,
JPEG 2816 x 1880,
JPEG 1920 x 1080,
JPEG 1600 x 1200,
JPEG 1600 x 1064,
JPEG 640 x 480,
JPEG 640 x 360,
JPEG 640 x 424,
JPEG 2992 x 2992,
JPEG 2112 x 2112,
JPEG 1200 x 1200,
JPEG 480 x 480 - Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080,
H.264 - 1280 x 720,
H.264 - 640 x 480,
H.264 - 640 x 480,
H.264 - 320 x 240,
iFrame - 1280 x 720 Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year limited warranty
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.2 in
- Depth 1.3 in
- Height 2.4 in
- Weight 7.3 oz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Main Features
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
Product series
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS (Black)
Manufacturer: Canon
Specs: 12.1 megapixels,
20 x,
1/2.3",
BSI-CMOS,
Optical -

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS (Red)
Manufacturer: Canon
Specs: 12.1 megapixels,
20 x,
1/2.3",
BSI-CMOS,
Optical -

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS (Green)
Manufacturer: Canon
Specs: 12.1 megapixels,
20 x,
1/2.3",
BSI-CMOS,
Optical
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Canon
- Address:
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 - Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com


