Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 HS
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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 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
- Introduced June 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX270 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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Canon SX700 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon SX700 HS
SX260 HS | SX700 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX260 HS
SX700 HS | SX260 HS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | June 2012 | More modern by 20 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Canon SX700 HS
SX260 HS | SX700 HS | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | |
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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 |