Canon A810 vs Canon SX260 HS
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX260 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Launched June 2012
- Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
- Updated by Canon SX270 HS

Canon A810 vs Canon SX260 HS Overview
Below is a complete review of the Canon A810 vs Canon SX260 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and SX260 HS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A810 was revealed 3 months prior to the SX260 HS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A810 scores against the SX260 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX260 HS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 & Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery & Canon SX260 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX260 HS
A810 | SX260 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon A810
SX260 HS | A810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX260 HS
A810 | SX260 HS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2012 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon A810 vs Canon SX260 HS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon SX260 HS has measurements 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 A810 vs Canon SX260 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A810 against the SX260 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and SX260 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX260 HS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and SX260 HS.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A810 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A810 vs Canon SX260 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-06-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-6.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | PureColor II TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 171 grams (0.38 lbs) | 231 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 220 shots | 230 shots |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $99 | $349 |