Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS/Canon-SX260-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Canon SX240 HS
- Updated by Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
- Introduced September 2018
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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX260 HS versus Canon SX70 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and SX70 HS (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX260 HS was unveiled 7 years earlier than the SX70 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SX260 HS grades versus the SX70 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Canon SX70 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon SX70 HS
SX260 HS | SX70 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Canon SX260 HS
SX70 HS | SX260 HS | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | June 2012 | More recent by 76 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Canon SX70 HS
SX260 HS | SX70 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Canon SX70 HS has dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).
See the Canon SX260 HS versus Canon SX70 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the SX70 HS.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and SX70 HS is 91 and 63 respectively.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS top view buttons comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and SX70 HS.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX70 HS to give more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS sensor size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-06-04 | 2018-09-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | Digic 8 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 21-1365mm (65.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lb) | 608 grams (1.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") |
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 pictures | 325 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $349 | $550 |