At A Glance
The 20X-optical-zoom PowerShot SX260 HS does many things well. It's as close as a compact camera can get to being "one size fits all," thanks to very good image quality and a great mix of options for novices and experienced photographers.
Manufacturer’s Description
The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Digital Camera is a stunningly powerful point-and-shoot with a number of useful features. To start, the SX260 has a 12.1Mp high-sensitivity CMOS sensor along with the company's DIGIC 5 Image Processor. Together, these two comprise Canon's HS SYSTEM for great looking images, even when shot in low-light. In addition to capturing quality stills, the SX260 also records full HD 1080p video with stereo sound. The camera also boasts a dedicated movie button for one-touch recording.
The Specs
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display size | 3.0 inches |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Touchscreen | 0 |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces | HDMI |
| Power | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 4.19 inches |
| Depth | 1.29 inches |
| Height | 2.4 inches |
| Weight | 0.509375 pounds |
| Lens Features | |
| Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) | 25.0 mm |
| Minimum aperture | 6.8 |
| Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
| Focus features |
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| Storage Media | |
| SD card |
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| Supported Image Formats | |
| JPG | Yes |
Performance
| Performance (New) | |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Very Good |
| Color | Very Good |
| Sharpness | Good |
| Distortion | Very Good |
| Video Quality | Very Good |
| Video Sound Quality | Fair |
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