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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 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
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX270 HS
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX710 HS
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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 20 months prior to the SX700 HS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the SX700 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon SX700 HS

 SX260 HS SX700 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX260 HS

 SX700 HS SX260 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2012More modern by 20 months
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Canon SX700 HS

 SX260 HS SX700 HS 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Canon SX700 HS has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS versus the SX700 HS.

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and SX700 HS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and SX700 HS.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX700 HS to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography advice
Canon SX700 HS Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (231g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 shots)
has no phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX700 HS Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition (231 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition (269g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (231 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCanon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-06-04 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Digic 6
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 230 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $349 $349