• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 585.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon L810 advantages over Canon SX260 HS

  • Less expensive
    $280 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    585 mm vs 500 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 450 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Canon SX260 HS advantages over Nikon L810

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    32 mm vs 83 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    231g vs 430g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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

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
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • 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
  • 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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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.

  • Read our Canon SX260 HS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon S9100

Nikon L810
Nikon S9100
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon L810 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 Olympus SP-620UZ

Nikon L810
Olympus SP-620UZ
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bulb shutter

Compare Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-620UZ

Canon SX260 HS
Olympus SP-620UZ
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in GPS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-620UZ

Compared to Nikon L820

Nikon L810
Nikon L820
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon L810 vs Nikon L820

Canon SX260 HS
Nikon L820
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in GPS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L820

Compared to Canon SX280 HS

Nikon L810
Canon SX280 HS
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon L810 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

Compared to Samsung WB100

Nikon L810
Samsung WB100
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB100

Canon SX260 HS
Samsung WB100
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in GPS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB100

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