Canon SX260 HS vs Canon EOS M100

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Canon SX260 HS vs Canon EOS M100

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.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Canon SX280 HS
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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M200
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Differences

Canon SX260 HS advantages over Canon EOS M100

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.3 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon EOS M100 advantages over Canon SX260 HS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~1.50 vs 1.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

295 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
7 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1040k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Less shutter lag
0.11 vs 0.52 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
91 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

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.
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The Competition

Compared to 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

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Canon EOS M100

Nikon S9100

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Nikon S9100

Compared to Nikon S9500

Canon SX260 HS

Nikon S9500

$480
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Manual focus

$470
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S9500

Canon EOS M100

Nikon S9500

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$470
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to 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

Canon EOS M100

Canon SX280 HS

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$300
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon SX280 HS

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Canon SX260 HS

Fujifilm X-A5

$480
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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Compared to Canon EOS M200

Canon SX260 HS

Canon EOS M200

$480
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

$449
APS-C

NFC

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Newer

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