Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL820
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL820 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
- Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is IT100

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX260 HS was brought out 3 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX260 HS grades against the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung SL820
SX260 HS | SL820 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 41 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SX260 HS
SL820 | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung SL820
SX260 HS | SL820 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with 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) whilst the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the SL820.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and SL820.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX260 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Samsung SL820 |
Also called as | - | IT100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-06-04 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $349 | $280 |