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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX270 HS
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon A3500 IS versus Canon SX260 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and SX260 HS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was introduced 8 months after the SX260 HS and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A3500 IS scores versus the SX260 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon SX260 HS

          

          

            
 A3500 IS SX260 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2012More modern by 8 months
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon A3500 IS

          

          

            
 SX260 HS A3500 IS 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX260 HS

          

          

            
 A3500 IS SX260 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS provides physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon SX260 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3500 IS versus Canon SX260 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3500 IS versus the SX260 HS.
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and SX260 HS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and SX260 HS.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

            Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 you can focus manually
 features face detection autofocus
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Street photography info
Canon SX260 HS Street photography info
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (135g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (231 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (200 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Travel photography features
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography features
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 lighter than competition in class (135g)
 supports touch focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 bad battery pack (200 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than others (231 grams)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography highlights
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 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 bad battery pack (200 per charge)
 no Time Lapse function
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 not so great battery life (230 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging advice
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 really wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic socket
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 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (231g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX260 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCanon PowerShot SX260 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-06-04
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 231 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 230 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $115 $349