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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Key Specs

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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX270 HS
Canon SX220 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
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 17 months later than the SX220 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the SX220 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon SX220 HS

 SX260 HS SX220 HS 
LaunchedJune 2012February 2011More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SX260 HS

 SX220 HS SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Canon SX220 HS

 SX260 HS SX220 HS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Canon SX220 HS has specifications of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX220 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS vs the SX220 HS.

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and SX220 HS is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and SX220 HS.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX260 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
features face detection focus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (231 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (230 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (230 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX220 HS
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (231g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCanon SX220 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Canon SX220 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-06-04 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) -
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 210 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Price at release $349 $399