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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX260 HS

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX270 HS
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX260 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 21 months before the SX260 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX130 IS matches up against the SX260 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SX260 HS

 SX130 IS SX260 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon SX130 IS

 SX260 HS SX130 IS 
LaunchedJune 2012August 2010More modern by 21 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX260 HS

 SX130 IS SX260 HS 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Canon SX260 HS has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX130 IS and the SX260 HS.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX260 HS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and SX260 HS is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX260 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and SX260 HS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files however you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX260 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Canon SX260 HS Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (231g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX260 HS Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition (308g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
61
lighter than competition (231 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (230 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX260 HS as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (231 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX260 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCanon PowerShot SX260 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-19 2012-06-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Digic 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 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
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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 data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 231 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $349