Description
The fact that the PowerShot SX260 HS digital camera is an ultra-slim camera with a powerful 20x optical zoom, optical image stabilization and 25mm wide-angle lens is only the beginning of its attractions. You'll see detail you never thought possible through the huge zoom and wide-angle lens, while the camera's 12.1 megapixel high-sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 image processor deliver the rich, clear low-light performance that is the hallmark of Canon's HS system. 1080p Full HD video in stereo is more beautiful than ever, with high-resolution, high-speed processing. Sophisticated advancements include improved smart auto that optimizes settings for 58 predefined shooting situations, face ID that prioritizes pre-registered faces, and GPS for tracking and recording your shooting locations.
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20x zoom, 25mm wide-angle lens; compact body
Fit more in the frame with 25mm or get extremely close to distant subjects with 20x optical zoom or up to 39x with ZoomPlus - an advanced zoom technology with more visible detail and sharpness than conventional digital zoom. The compact body means you can capture every precious memory wherever you go. -
HS system: 12.1 megapixel CMOS and DIGIC 5
HS dystem excels in low light allowing you to capture the real atmosphere of the moment without flash or tripod. Advanced DIGIC 5 processing and a high sensitivity 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor give excellent image quality in all situations. -
GPS
GPS tags the location of your photos and videos while the logger function can keep track of your journey. Use the supplied map utility software to pinpoint shooting locations and to share them with friends. -
Intelligent IS
Intelligent IS combats camera shake to ensure all your photos and videos are sharp and detailed even at full zoom or in low light. It automatically adjusts the optical image stabilizer to the scene from 7 modes to prevent blur. -
Full HD movies
Use the movie button to instantly record Full HD (1080p) movies in stereo with optical zoom, while intelligent IS keeps footage steady. An HDMI connection ensures high quality playback on an HDTV. -
7.5cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD
A large 460k dot LCD screen with excellent visibility allows easy framing and reviewing of images from any angle plus effortless menu navigation. A tempered glass outer layer gives great durability. -
Smart auto (58 scenes); face ID
Effortlessly shoot great photos or movies with smart auto, which detects the scene and selects optimal settings from 58 variables (21 in movies). It also works with faces stored in face ID and adapts shooting according to registered age - for example turning off flash and sounds when a sleeping baby is detected. Face ID lets you register up to 12 faces, so they are the focusing priority in every shot. -
Manual, AV and TV modes
Experiment with different effects using manual modes (TV, AV and M), which give you creative control over shutter speed and aperture. -
High-speed shooting
Capture fast-paced action with high-speed burst or slow down fast movement with super slow motion movie.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Canon PowerShot SX260 HS - digital camera
- Product Type
- Digital camera - 1080p - compact
- Memory Card Slot
- SD card
- Image Processor
- DIGIC 5
- Sensor Resolution
- 12.1 Megapixel
- Max Video Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Lens System
- Zoom lens - 20x zoom - 4.5 - 90 mm - f/3.5-6.8
- Focus Adjustment
- Automatic, manual
- Min Focus Distance
- 5 cm
- Digital Zoom
- 4x
- Image Stabiliser
- Optical
- Camera Flash
- Pop-up flash
- Display
- LCD display - 3"
- Supported Battery
- Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
- Interface
- Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0
- Microsoft Certification
- Compatible with Windows 7
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 10.6 cm x 3.3 cm x 6.1 cm
- Weight
- 231 g
Detailed Specification
General
- Product Type
- Digital camera - 1080p - compact
- Enclosure Colour
- Black
- Sensor Resolution
- 12.1 Megapixel
- Optical Sensor Type
- BSI-CMOS
- Total Pixels
- 12,800,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution
- 12,100,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size
- 1/2.3"
- ISO (Max)
- 3200
- Optical Zoom
- 20x
- Digital Zoom
- 4x
- Image Processor
- DIGIC 5
- Image Stabiliser
- Optical
- Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser
- Yes
- Face Detection
- Yes
- Navigation
- GPS receiver
- Print Standard
- Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
- Auto Focus
- TTL contrast detection
- AE/AF Control
- Subject-tracking AF
- Face Detection
- Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Detection Self-timer, Wink Self-timer, Smile Shutter, face ID
- Digital Video Format
- H.264, MOV, iFrame
- Image Recording Format
- JPEG
- Max Video Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Interface
- Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity
- ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
- Exposure Metering
- Evaluative, centre-weighted, spot
- Exposure Modes
- Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
- Shooting Programs
- Portrait mode, stitch assist, fireworks, low light, Underwater, snow, handheld night shot, smart shutter, movie digest, hi-speed burst HQ, smooth skin, discreet
- Special Effects
- Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, Custom Effect, fisheye, soft focus, monochrome, Colour Accent, Colour Swap, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Green, vivid blue, Vivid Red, miniature, Toy camera, Posterisation, Super Vivid
- White Balance
- Custom, automatic, presets
- White Balance Presets
- Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight), Underwater
- Max Shutter Speed
- 1/3200 sec
- Min Shutter Speed
- 15 sec
- Exposure Compensation
- ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Lens System
- Type
- Zoom lens - 20x zoom - 4.5 - 90 mm - f/3.5-6.8
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
- 25 - 500mm
- Focus Adjustment
- Automatic, manual
- Min Focus Distance
- 5 cm
- Macro Focus Range
- 5-50cm
- Zoom Adjustment
- Motorised drive
- Lens Construction
- 10 groups / 12 elements
- Features
- Built-in lens shield, aspherical lens, UA lens
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash
- Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes
- Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
- Red-Eye Reduction
- Yes
- Features
- AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
- Effective Flash Range
- 0.5 m - 3.5 m (wide lens) , 1 m - 2 m (tele lens)
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed
- 0.8 frames per second, 0.9 frames per second, 2.4 frames per second, 10.3 frames per second for 10 frames
- Self-Timer Delay
- 10 sec, 2sec
- Additional Features
- RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, digital tele-converter, safety zoom, Smart Flash Exposure, HS System, Smart AUTO
Display
- Type
- 3" LCD display
- Display Format
- 461,000 pixels
- Display Form Factor
- Built-in
- Display Features
- Display brightness control
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode
- Stereo
- Microphone Features
- Wind noise reduction
Connections
- Connector Type
- USB 2.0 , Composite video/audio output , HDMI output
Software
- Software
- Drivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon ImageBrowser
Miscellaneous
- Compatible with Windows 7
- "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
- Included Accessories
- Battery charger, USB cable, wrist strap, audio / video cable
- Body Material
- Metal
Battery
- Battery Type
- Canon NB-6L Lithium Ion
- Details
- Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
- Battery Life Details
- Photo shooting - 230 shots , Playback - 5 hours
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot
- SD card
- Supported Memory Cards
- SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
- Image Storage
- JPEG 4000 x 3000 , JPEG 4000 x 2248 , JPEG 4000 x 2664 , JPEG 2816 x 1584 , JPEG 2816 x 2112 , JPEG 2816 x 1880 , JPEG 1920 x 1080 , JPEG 1600 x 1200 , JPEG 1600 x 1064 , JPEG 640 x 480 , JPEG 640 x 360 , JPEG 640 x 424 , JPEG 2992 x 2992 , JPEG 2112 x 2112 , JPEG 1200 x 1200 , JPEG 480 x 480
- Video Capture
- H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps , H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps , H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps , H.264 - 640 x 480 - 120 fps , H.264 - 320 x 240 - 240 fps , iFrame - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 10.6 cm
- Depth
- 3.3 cm
- Height
- 6.1 cm
- Weight
- 231 g
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
