Canon Powershot SX260 HS Digital Camera

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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.

Features

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