Canon sx260 hs review iso#
ISO 1600 shows some presence of image noise, but it’s still of useable quality, as is ISO 3200 that, while the least detailed setting, outperforms higher-resolution compact cameras. Quality still remains decent, though some softness creeps in on account of processing from ISO 400, increasing further by ISO 800.
Canon sx260 hs review full#
With an ISO sensitivity that ranges from 100-3200 at full resolution, the camera’s sharpest and best results are from ISO 100-200. Straight from the camera shots are detailed and rich in colour – the perfect pairing for a travel zoom compact. And when we're out and about getting those all important holiday snaps, that's a statement that will echo among the masses. We’re pleased to report that it’s an impressive camera in fact the overall image quality from this Canon is among the very best in its class. So how does the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS perform? Add to this that the sensor’s wiring is to the back of the construction - known as "back-illuminated" - and there’s an extra brownie point on the imaging front.īut numbers, back-lighting and all manner of other tech doesn’t guarantee the best pictures. And if that doesn’t sound particularly high in resolution then, well, that’s ‘cos it’s not.īut for good reason: the more conservative number of pixels on the sensor surface means that more light can reach each of those pixel and, in turn, you ought to get better image quality thanks to a better source signal. With the megapixel race reaching new heights in recent releases, it’s interesting to see Canon pop a 12.1-megapixel sensor into the SX260 HS. It’s still small and pocketable and, let’s face it, those millimeters are as good as negligible in this case. The Canon may be a couple of millimeters wider than its nearest rivals, but that’s only because of a small lens protrusion in the design. Oh, and in the case of the SX260 it works a treat, which is always good news.Īs per its rivals, the Canon’s lens may sound like a beast, but it folds down neatly inside the camera’s body when switched off. It makes for easier composing at any given focal length and also keeps snaps that bit crisper too. Not by a huge amount, but enough to require a slightly longer exposure - and that can add to the difficulty in holding a shot steady at the camera's 500mm equivalent.īut all is not lost: the inclusion of optical image stabilisation means the lens elements can move by microscopic amounts in order to counteract handshake. There’s plenty of versatility here, though the f/3.5-6.8 maximum aperture is more limited than the competition at its telephoto focal length.
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