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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX260 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX260 HS Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX240 HS
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
  • Released June 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX270 HS
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX260 HS Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX260 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 10 months earlier than the SX260 HS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS grades versus the SX260 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Canon SX260 HS

 SX230 HS SX260 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon SX230 HS

 SX260 HS SX230 HS 
ReleasedJune 2012July 2011Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX260 HS

 SX230 HS SX260 HS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX260 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Canon SX260 HS has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS versus the SX260 HS.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX260 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and SX260 HS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX260 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX260 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and SX260 HS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older SX230 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX260 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (231g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography details
Canon SX260 HS Sports photography details
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition (223g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (210 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than others in class (231 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography information
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging details
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging details
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (223g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (231g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX260 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX260 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCanon PowerShot SX260 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-06-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 231 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photos 230 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L 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 1 1
Launch cost $399 $349