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Canon A810 vs Canon SX260 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon A810 vs Canon SX260 HS Key Specs

Canon A810
(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
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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX270 HS
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX260 HS

 A810 SX260 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon A810

 SX260 HS A810 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX260 HS

 A810 SX260 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2012Same age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX260 HS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography features
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography features
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Canon SX260 HS as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A810
Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A810
Travel photography with Canon SX260 HS
65
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A810
Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging advice
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (231g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX260 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Canon SX260 HS
 Canon PowerShot A810Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
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