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ProductCode: canon_sx260hs
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Name: Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
ShortSpecs:
    - 12 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 25 – 500 mm (20×)
ReviewScore: 76
URL: /products/canon/compacts/canon_sx260hs
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The PowerShot SX260 HS is a GPS-enabled 20x compact superzoom with a 25-500mm equivalent lenses featuring the company's latest 7-mode image stabilization system. It features a 460k dot screen and the ability to shoot burst of images at 10.3 frames per second. It uses a 12MP back-lit CMOS sensor.All things considered, the PowerShot SX260 HS is a solid choice for those looking for a travel zoom camera. It's not particularly fast (especially in the AF department), nor is it loaded with bells and whistles like landmark databases. The bottom line is that the SX260 gets the job done in nearly all situations, and produces photos of higher quality than competitive models.
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: Photographers looking for a GPS-equipped compact travel zoom that produces good quality photos (even in low light), and offers a nice set of both point-and-shoot features and manual controls.
        NotSoGoodFor: Photographers who take a lot of flash people pictures or want to capture fast action. Enthusiasts will be disappointed by the lack of RAW support, manual controls in movie mode, and a fixed ISO when shutter speeds are slow.
        Conclusion: Canon's PowerShot SX260 HS is a well-designed compact travel zoom that produces photos that hold up well against the competition. It has a solid set of features for the point-and-shoot crowd, though serious photographers may find some annoyances. The SX260 isn't the most responsive camera out there, but as long as you avoid fast-moving subjects, it'll serve you well.
    ASIN:
        - B0075SUK14
        - B0075SUKBO
Specs:
    Announced: Feb 7, 2012
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Tracking
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Face Detection
    AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes"
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion NB-6L rechargeable battery & charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "230"
    BodyMaterial: ""
    BodyType: Compact
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter
    ColorSpace: ""
    ContinuousDrive: 2.4 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: Yes (1)
    DigitalZoom: Yes (4x)
    Dimensions: 106 x 61 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.3″)
    DriveModes:
        - Single
        - Auto drive
        - Continuous
        - Continuous with AF
        - Self-Timer
    EffectivePixels: 12 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes:
        - Smart Auto
        - Program
        - Shutter priority
        - Aperture priority
        - Manual
        - Live View Control
        - Easy
        - Movie Digest
        - SCN
    ExternalFlash: Yes (optional HF-DC2)
    FileFormat:
        - JPEG (Exif 2.3)
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
    FlashRange: 3.50 m
    FlashXSyncSpeed: ""
    FocalLengthEquiv: 25–500 mm
    Format: H.264
    GPS: Built-in
    GPSNotes: ""
    HDMI: Yes (Mini)
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
    ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, Normal
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: 'US: $349.99'
    MacroFocusRange: 5 cm (1.97″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 4000 x 3000
    MaximumAperture: F3.5–6.8
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/3200 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 15 sec
    NormalFocusRange: ""
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "9"
    OpticalZoom: 20×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 4000 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
    Processor: Digic 5
    RemoteControl: "No"
    Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320  x 240 (240 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "76%DPReview score\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Jun 4, 2012"
    SceneModes:
        - Portrait
        - Smooth Skin
        - Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer)
        - High- speed Burst HQ
        - Handheld Night Scene
        - Low Light (3.0MP)
        - Underwater
        - Snow
        - Fireworks
        - Stitch Assist
    ScreenDots: 461,000
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: PureColor II TFT LCD
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: ""
    SensorSize: 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
    SensorType: BSI-CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: Mono
    StorageIncluded: ""
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    VideographyNotes: Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6fps, 3fps, 1.5 fps iFrame Movie (HD)
    ViewfinderType: None
    WBBracketing: "No"
    WeightIncBatteries: 231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "6"
    Wireless: ""