Canon PowerShot SX240 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot SX240 HSPowerShot SX260 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX230 HS Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX260 HS Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      MSRP$349.99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 5DIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 4804000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 500 mm25 - 500 mm
      Optical Zoom20x20x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.8f/3.5 - 6.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyPureColor II TFT LCDPureColor II TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution461k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.4 fps2.4 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range3.50 m3.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Video FormatsH.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Dimensions106 x 61 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.3")106 x 61 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz)231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.5 x 2.7"
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Battery PackNB-6LNB-6L
      Battery Life230 shots230 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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