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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Based on 23 reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

16
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros

Wellstabilized 20X zoom lens (25mm to 500mm).
Very good image and video quality.
Wide array of options for any level of shooter.
Image quality (at wider focal lengths).
20x optical zoom lens in such a compact camera.
Full HD video with Stereo sound.
Value for money.
Compact
Good-looking build.
Easy to navigate physical and in-camera user interface.
Loaded with features: filters, GPS, manual, presets, pop-up flash, etc.
Integrated GPS.
Very good photo quality for the compact ultra zoom category.
Packs a 20X, 25 500 mm lens into a compact and stylish body.
Optical image stabilization.
Camera will select the appropriate IS mode for the situation.
High resolution 3inch LCD.

Cons

No RAW mode.
Mediocre battery life, especially with GPS Logger.
Lack of sharpness when zoomed.
Pop up flash in poor position.
Chromatic aberration.
Expensive.
Image quality isn’t the best for the price.
Photos a bit soft and fuzzy.
Autofocus performance lags behind the competition.
Camera struggled to focus.

By TechRadar on July 24, 2012

The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS's 25-500mm equivalent zoom range surpasses the Panasonic TZ30's 24-480mm reach at the top end, although the Canon SX260 HS's sensor, at 12.1MP, comes up short against the Panasonic's 14MP resolution.Not that...

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By Computeractive on July 09, 2012

The adage about a jack of all trades being a master of none generally holds true for digital cameras. Some excel in low light, others have a big zoom for capturing distant subjects, but to get both you usually have to put up with a bulky camera. The...

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By Steves Digicams on June 05, 2012

Canon has carved a nice niche for itself in the intermediate camera market. Its more advanced PowerShot models remain relatively thin, but carry nice features, such as large zoom lenses and large LCD screens.The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS is another...

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By PCWorld on June 04, 2012

The 20X-optical-zoom PowerShot SX260 HS does many things well. It's as close as a compact camera can get to being "one size fits all," thanks to very good image quality and a great mix of options for novices and experienced...

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By T3 Magazine on June 01, 2012

The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS is a thoroughly competent snapshot camera. It packs in all the essentials for anyone looking for a camera that, if you’re not bothered about interchangeable lenses, is suitable for committing a wide range of subjects...

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By evogadget.com on June 01, 2012

The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS can become your next best friend. The upgrade it received in terms of looks, features, specs and performance make this compact megazoom one to keep in mind for future...

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By Digital Camera Buyer on May 30, 2012

The SX260 HS is an all-singing, all-dancing advanced compact camera. It has every setting anyone could want, a huge zoom lens and impressive image quality to boot Overall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and...

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By Pocket-lint on May 29, 2012

The SX260 HS has got almost everything right. Image quality is among the best in its class and is only slightly marred by colour fringing. Overall performance is quick off the mark, though could do with the addition of a touchscreen and some more...

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By Buy-n-Shoot on May 23, 2012

For under $500 the Canon Powershot SX260 does more than you’d expect. It has many unique features that set it aside from other similar priced models such as GPS and iFrame Video. It has the highest build quality and the highest quality materials....

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By Trusted Reviews on May 08, 2012

12.1MP backside-illuminated CMOS sensor 20x optical zoom (equiv to 25-500mm in 35mm terms) 1080/24p Full HD movie recording Built-in GPS functionality Creative Control digital filters 10fps High-Speed Burst Shooting The Canon SX260 HS is the latest...

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