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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX260 HS

Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced February 2009
Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX270 HS
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX260 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was revealed 4 years before the SX260 HS which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A1100 IS scores vs the SX260 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon SX260 HS

		

		

			
 A1100 IS SX260 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon A1100 IS

		

		

			
 SX260 HS A1100 IS 
IntroducedJune 2012February 2009More modern by 40 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k115kCrisper screen (+346k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX260 HS

		

		

			
 A1100 IS SX260 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS provides external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon SX260 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS and the SX260 HS.
Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX260 HS size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and SX260 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX260 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and SX260 HS.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to factor the age  of the products into consideration. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX260 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography factors
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 supports face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
37
 focusing manually
 offers face detection autofocus
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (231g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (230 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A1100 IS Travel photography details
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography details
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 has built in flash
 no Timelapse recording
 low megapixels (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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 lighter than competitors in class (231g)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 bad battery (230 per charge)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography info
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.5 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery (230 per charge)
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Canon SX260 HS as a Vlogging camera
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
 no microphone port
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 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (231g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no external mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX260 HS
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot SX260 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-06-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 231g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $349