- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
- Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
- Panasonic Lumix TZ30
- Nikon Coolpix S9100
- Fujifilm FinePix F660 EXR
Rated 60% by by Bruce-A.-Moon--ESLBruceWith the proper setting in Flickr, you get a nice map of the locations in your uploads with precise locations you never even heard of.
- 12 MP
- 20x f/3.5
- 1/2.5" CMOS
- 3" LCD
Released February, 2012
Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (May, 2012)Other key features of the Canon SX240 include a 3 inch LCD screen, full 1080p HD movies with stereo sound, fast 10.3fps burst shooting, and a full range of manual and automated exposure modes.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS compared to the Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
MP12
1/2.5"
Rated 100% by by Randy-Wakeman--Randy-Wakeman (Jul, 2012)If the GPS and 20x is what you want in a compact, this Canon is a clear notch better than the current Nikon, Sony, and Fuji attempts.
12 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (May, 2012)The new 25-500mm, 20x zoom lens offers a broad focal range that makes it possible to frame up subjects near or far in pretty much an instant, pretty amazing given the size of the SX240 HS which is only a little larger than most compacts.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 12 MP   | 20 MP |
PowerShot SX260 HS by L.-Benedict (Jul, 2012)The picture quality is excellent and although 12.1 megapixels isn't a whole lot, it is good because the really good sensors can get to each pixel more.
PowerShot SX240 HS by Photography Blog (May, 2012)The Canon SX240 HS also offers a full range of manual exposure modes for more experienced photographers, fast 10.3fps burst shooting at full 12 megapixel resolution, Face Identification, a range of Creative Filters and a 240fps Super Slow Motion Movie mode.
sensor size
PowerShot SX260 HS by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)The shooting mode dial is also where you'll find the camera's scene modes, some of which again mirror the kind of selections you'll find on the latest consumer DSLRs and Micro Four Thirds hybrids.
PowerShot SX240 HS by Photography Blog (May, 2012)The inclusion of full manual controls makes the SX240 HS as well suited to more experienced users looking for a compact alternative to their DSLR as it is the beginner, although as you'd perhaps expect there is no raw format support to sweeten the deal further.
wide angle lens
PowerShot SX240 HS by Photography Blog (May, 2012)The Canon Powershot SX240 HS offers a Macro setting that allows you to focus on a subject that is 5cms away from the camera when the lens is set to wide-angle.
aperture size
PowerShot SX260 HS by N-V (Mar, 2012)Aperture value could be set anywhere between f/3.5 & f/8.0, but it also depends on the zoom position (with maximum zoom, aperture value could be set either at f/6.8 or at).
PowerShot SX240 HS by Photography Blog (May, 2012)The Canon PowerShot SX240 HS is a brand new travel-zoom camera for 2012, offering a massive 20x zoom lens and a 12 megapixel back-illuminated image sensor.
zoom range
| 0x | 20x | 20x |
PowerShot SX240 HS by Photography Blog (May, 2012)Plus, with a press of the 'display' button on the SX240 HS's back plate followed by a toggle of the zoom switch on the top plate, users can go one further and precisely control the width of the portion of the image that is sharply in focus, leaving the rest artistically blurred.
body size
106 x 61 x 33 mm
106 x 61 x 33 mm
PowerShot SX260 HS by K.-S.-Bowen--KS-Bowen (May, 2012)I have concluded that for me, a camera that takes 'very good' pictures, that is small and lightweight, is a NECESSITY.
PowerShot SX240 HS by Photography Blog (May, 2012)The SX240 HS records 1920x1080p Full HD movies at 24fps with stereo sound, making it one of the few compact cameras currently on the market to offer such good quality, while the new Intelligent IS system helps to keep footage steady.
Performance Real world tests of Canon PowerShot SX260 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
battery life
210 photos
230 photos
PowerShot SX260 HS by SAW (Sep, 2012)After a two week vacation with it overseas as my first real use of it I have to say that I am impressed with the size/weight of the package, the quality of the pictures, the acceptable speed of operation, the battery life, the image stabilization, and the zoom.
PowerShot SX240 HS by Photography Blog (May, 2012)Slightly curved edges and corners make it appear less boxy and rectangular than it actually is, and while the SX240 HS is noticeably bigger and especially wider than your average compact, it still just about fits into your pocket and is reasonably light too at 231g with the memory card and battery inserted.
max continuous shooting
PowerShot SX260 HS by L.-Benedict (Jul, 2012)It is also good for motion, and my dad was surprised it had a burst mode, because my mama got her DSLR camera mainly because of it.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the SX240 HS
| Includes a GPS | Yes | vs | No |
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| Somewhat common; Records the location of your photos automatically | |||
Advantages compared to the SX260 HS
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 90% | vs | 82.43% |
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| Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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GPS
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Rated 40% by by CG03026 (Jun, 2012)If you want geo-tagging from GPS, don't count on the PowerShot SX260 HS.
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)Fast 10.3fps burst shooting at full 12 megapixel resolution is another big improvement offered by the SX260 HS, although we'd have liked longer battery life when employing the GPS.
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)The Canon SX260 HS also offers built-in GPS with included Map Utility software and GPS logger function (the only difference between the SX260 and cheaper SX240 model), a full range of manual exposure modes for more experienced photographers, fast 10.3fps burst shooting at full 12 megapixel resolution, Face Identification, a range of Creative Filters and a 240fps Super Slow Motion Movie mode.
video
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)The SX260 HS records 1920x1080p Full HD movies at 24fps with stereo sound, making it one of the few compact cameras currently on the market to offer such good quality, while the new Intelligent IS system helps to keep footage steady.
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2012)The Canon SX260 HS is the latest flagship travel compact to grace Canon's perennially popular PowerShot compact range and comes with a 20x optical zoom, GPS functionality and the ability to record Full HD movies at 24fps.
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)Full 1080p HD movies make the SX260 HS a more than competent all-in-one camera for both photos and video, while the effective built-in GPS system differentiates it from the slightly cheaper but otherwise identical SX230 HS model.
slow motion
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2012)Used in High-Speed Drive Mode (accessed via the Scene mode sub-menu) the SX260 is good for the claimed 10fps, but only to a maximum of 10 frames at a time.
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2012)In addition the SX260 also offers 10 individually selectable Scene modes that includes the aforementioned High-Speed Burst mode, along with a couple of dedicated portrait modes.
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2012)This is notably faster than the DIGIC 4 processor employed by the SX230 and as such, allows the SX260 to shoot at a maximum 10fps in High-Speed Burst mode – as opposed to the 8.1 frames-a-second the SX30 was capable of.
sensor
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Rated 100% by by Polonius (Feb, 2013)The SX260 is a lot of fun and (at low ISO settings) makes very sharp photos.
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Rated 76% by by DPReview (Jun, 2012)Unfortunately, the SX260 lacks doesn't support the RAW format, any kind of bracketing, or white balance fine-tuning.
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)The inclusion of full manual controls makes the SX260 HS as well suited to more experienced users looking for a compact alternative to their DSLR as it is the beginner, although as you'd perhaps expect there is no raw format support to sweeten the deal further.
resolution
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2012)Effective resolution remains at 12.1MP, which strikes us as quite a sensible move given that the SX260 uses a regular 1/2.3in compact-sized sensor.
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS is a brand new travel-zoom camera for 2012, offering a massive 20x zoom lens and a 12 megapixel back-illuminated image sensor.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 2 | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS 4-way tie: Shoots video in 24p |
 | 4 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 3-way tie: Highest resolution screen |
 | 6 | Canon PowerShot SX220 HS OK delay taking photos |
 | 8 | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Most zoom |
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