Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700
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![Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS/Canon-SX260-HS-front.jpg)
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37 Features
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
- Successor is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed December 2010
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX260 HS was launched 18 months after the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX260 HS scores versus the WB700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung WB700
SX260 HS | WB700 | |||
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Revealed | June 2012 | ![]() | December 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SX260 HS
WB700 | SX260 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung WB700
SX260 HS | WB700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS provides external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS vs the WB700.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Samsung-WB700-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Samsung-WB700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and WB700.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB700 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Samsung-WB700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Samsung-WB700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Samsung WB700 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-06-04 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $349 | $300 |