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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Key Specs

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
  • Older Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX270 HS
Canon SX70 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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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon SX70 HS

 SX260 HS SX70 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Canon SX260 HS

 SX70 HS SX260 HS 
IntroducedSeptember 2018June 2012More recent by 76 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Canon SX70 HS

 SX260 HS SX70 HS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
37
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography information
Canon SX70 HS Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (608g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX70 HS Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition in class (231g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
more heavy than competition (608g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
58
you can focus manually
quite wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging info
Canon SX70 HS Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (231g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
64
quite wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (608 grams)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Canon SX70 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCanon PowerShot SX70 HS
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