| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS |
| Brand | Canon |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.usa.canon.com/ |
| Model number | SX260 HS |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Compact |
| Release year | 2012 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 106 mm |
| Width | 33 mm |
| Height | 61 mm |
| Weight | 231 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Canon SX230 HS |
| Successor | Canon SX280 HS |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Add |
| Effective megapixels | 12.1 MP |
| Sensor format | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor area | 28.07 mm² |
| Sensor width | 6.17 mm |
| Sensor height | 4.55 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 1.54 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | Add |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Add |
| Self-cleaning | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | Add |
| Dxo color depth score | Add |
| Dxo dynamic range score | Add |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | Add |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
- 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
- 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
- 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
- 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
- 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
- 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
- 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
- 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
- 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
- 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
- 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
- 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
- 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
- 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
- 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
|
| Image file format | |
| Continuous-mode | 10.3 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1280x720
- 1920x1080
- 320x240
- 640x480
|
| Movie max framerate | 240 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | MOV (Image: H.264; Stereo Audio: Linear PCM) |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Add |
| Lens | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 25.00 - 500.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 5.00 - 90.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 20 x |
| Aperture range | 0.12 - 0.29 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 5 cm |
| Macro focus range | 5 - 50 cm |
| Filter thread | Add |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | + |
| Digital zoom values | |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detect with Face Detection; Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to center) |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | Add |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | Add |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 461,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 10 x |
| Top deck display | Add |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | Add |
| Minimum iso (native) | Add |
| Iso settings | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to ISO 6400 in Low Light mode at 3MP resolution |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- custom
- day light
- fluorescent
- fluorescent h
- tungsten
- underwater
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/3200 - 15 s |
| Bulb mode | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | SCN: Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- flash off
- flash on
- slow synchro
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | Auto ISO: 50cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m (T) |
| Max flash sync | Add |
| Flash exposure compensation | Add |
| External flash connection | Add |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | - |
| Uncompressed format | Add |
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | + |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Connections (extended) | |
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 2.08 s/frame |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 10.3 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 10 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.52 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) | 0.43 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.08 s |
| Startup time | 2 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 3.5 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 230 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary NB-6 |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary NB-6 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Software |
| Included software | |
| Os compatibility | |
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | Optical Image Stabilization, DIGIC 5, 1080p Full HD Movies with stereo audio and optical zoom, Smart Auto, Face ID |