Canon 510 HS vs Canon SX260 HS

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Canon 510 HS vs Canon SX260 HS

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 336.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 510 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the 510 HS.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX260 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX260 HS.

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Differences

Canon 510 HS advantages over Canon SX260 HS

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Thinner
21 mm vs 32 mm
Thinner

Canon SX260 HS advantages over Canon 510 HS

Fast startup
~1.95 vs 3.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
More telephoto lens reach
500 mm vs 336 mm
Capture objects farther away
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

230 vs 170 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
10.3 fps vs 3.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Canon SX260 HS

Review Excerpt

Slim and stylish camera body; Extremely versatile 12x lens; Gorgeous 3.2-inch screen; Good image quality overall.
Not everyone will like the touchscreen; Glossy camera body attracts smudges; Below-average battery life.
Read our Canon 510 HS Express Review

20x zoom ranges from very wide to ultra telephoto; Wide range of exposure settings, including Manual, plus many auto modes; Full HD video at 1080p; Video autofocus and zoom while shooting, HDMI interface; Very good image quality; Built-in GPS.
Tight control placement; Low battery life; Soft corners at wide angle; Small front fingergrip; No live histogram. No raw mode.
Read our Canon SX260 HS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-HX5V

Canon 510 HS

Sony DSC-HX5V

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$294
1/2.4 inch

Fast startup
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Sony DSC-HX5V

Canon SX260 HS

Sony DSC-HX5V

$480
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Manual focus

$294
1/2.4 inch

Longer stills battery life
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Sony DSC-HX5V

Compared to Canon SD4500 IS

Canon 510 HS

Canon SD4500 IS

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
More dots on screen

$197
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Canon SD4500 IS

Canon SX260 HS

Canon SD4500 IS

$480
1/2.3 inch

Fast startup
More telephoto lens reach

$197
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SD4500 IS

Compared to Sony DSC-HX7V

Canon 510 HS

Sony DSC-HX7V

$318
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

$294
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Sony DSC-HX7V

Canon SX260 HS

Sony DSC-HX7V

$480
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
More telephoto lens reach

$294
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Sony DSC-HX7V

Compared to Nikon S9100

Canon 510 HS

Nikon S9100

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Thinner

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Fast startup

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Nikon S9100

Canon SX260 HS

Nikon S9100

$480
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Manual focus

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Fast startup

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S9100

Compared to Canon SX280 HS

Canon 510 HS

Canon SX280 HS

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Thinner

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Canon SX280 HS

Canon SX260 HS

Canon SX280 HS

$480
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 24p video
Slow-motion videos

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Shoots 60p video

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX280 HS

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