Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
- Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced August 2012

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX260 HS was unveiled 2 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX260 HS scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
SX260 HS | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon SX260 HS
Galaxy Camera 4G | SX260 HS | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
SX260 HS | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-06-04 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | - |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 gr (0.51 lbs) | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $349 | $550 |