Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

alaTest has collected and analyzed 142 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the performance and portability are generally positive. The value for money and image quality also get good opinions, but there are some less positive opinions about the lens and shutter.

usability, image quality, value for money, portability, performance

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazing pictures!

 

Amazing pictures! easy to use and very small. Great for taking pics and the bars in low light!About me... Love capturing special occasions, casual user

Amazing pictures

Poor battery life

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Tons of features in a small package

 

Point & shoot with cool GPS featuers and great low light shooting!The ergonomics of this camera make it a little difficult to hold.I haven't had a chance to read through the long manual yet. There are a lot of features in this camera.About me... Video...

Point & shoot with cool GPS featuers and great low light shooting

The ergonomics....this camera is a little difficult to hold and I have to be careful not to hold down the flashextending

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Great camera with many features.

 

Very happy with the camera's performance on our trip. Great zoom and low light features gave us clear photos.About me... Love capturing special occasions

Zoom

Nothing

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nice in between camera

 

Bought as a gift for a relative who wants to point-and -shoot but also learn about advanced cameras. Biggest drawpabck is that flash shots take way too long and can not be set for fast repetive shots. Also when composing a shot it will tell you to use...

good all around

flash is too slow

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YUK Camera, great video quality

 

The frame rate is not as good as it could be 24fps is still pretty good though. We have 3 kids, 1 in 50 pictures taken actually has them in focus. The shutter speed is AWFUL all pictures come out blurry, my 10 year old A540 takes better pictures of...

HD video quality is great

shutter speed SUCKS

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my friend bought exact same model for 10% more!

 

awesome camera with zoom , red eye removal, sephia, etc...best for the price.About me... casual user

many features

takes tone to go through online book

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The best non- DSLR camera

 

Excellent Picture quality, easy to use , great zoom, great video quality, improved low light photos, low price for 20x zoom, great photos while in motion, lots of options, small size fits in pocket easily, ergonomicAbout me... Love capturing special...

Picture quality, video quality and easy to use. Worth every penny I paid

The shutter speed with flash could have been faster but of course it is not a DSLR

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Great camera for anyone

 

I like this camera, pictures are great, even with some motion. Timer feature is great, variable time delay and you can set up multiple shots to take in a row to get the pose right. The zoom is excellent. Pictures take faster than other camera, using...

Easy to use, great zoom, small

Some blur with motion like most cameras

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Great camera for novice user

 

I bought this camera for my husband. He wanted a camera that was easy to use and didn't have a lot of "bells and whistles". He loves the camera and has stated that it is easy to use.About me... casual user

The camera is very easy to use

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This is a great camera. easy to use and understand

 

I purchased this camera for both work and home. It is very easy to use and takes great pictures. The price was also very good.About me... use for home and business

Easy to use and at a great price

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