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Canon 5900B012 is listed in the digital cameras category. The recorded specifications include camera type: Compact camera; megapixel: 12.1 MP; image sensor size: 1/2.3"; maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. This entry covers manufacturer code 5900B012. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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Original rating: 4 / 5
Review covers the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS camera with a built-in lens. The product-data source links this original review and model identity to code 5900B012. Other models and editions are excluded; the link does not establish the reviewer’s tested colour or separately supplied accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 25 Sep 2026
Original rating: 5 / 5
Review covers the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS camera with a built-in lens. The product-data source links this original review and model identity to code 5900B012. Other models and editions are excluded; the link does not establish the reviewer’s tested colour or separately supplied accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 25 Sep 2026
Original rating: 4 / 5
Review covers the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS camera with a built-in lens. The product-data source links this original review and model identity to code 5900B012. Other models and editions are excluded; the link does not establish the reviewer’s tested colour or separately supplied accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 25 Sep 2026
Original rating: 4 / 5
Review covers the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS camera with a built-in lens. The product-data source links this original review and model identity to code 5900B012. Other models and editions are excluded; the link does not establish the reviewer’s tested colour or separately supplied accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 25 Sep 2026
Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 92%
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Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
You're probably familiar with the saying "Jack of all trades, master of none." The PowerShot SX260 HS blows that idea out of the water. This is a pocket megazoom that does a lot of things and masters quite a few of them, providing excellent overall ima...
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Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
The SX260 HS has got almost everything right. Image quality is among the best in its class and is only slightly marred by colour fringing. Overall performance is quick off the mark, though could do with the addition of a touchscreen and some more versa...
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Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
Despite fierce competition, the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS is one of the best travel zoom cameras on the market. Although the resolution may not quite match either the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30 or the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V, those thinking of purchasing th...
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Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
Packed with features, including over 50 scene modes, GPS, a long zoom and an HD mode worthy of the name, the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS is one of the most capable pocket cameras on sale right now....
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 25 Sep 2026
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Manufacturer code: 5900B012. Icecat product 12840261 · Checked 22 Sep 2026. The source lists this code for Great Britain. No specifications are transferred from other editions.
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| Camera type | Compact camera |
|---|---|
| Megapixels (approx.) | 12.1 MP |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Image sensor size | 1/2.3" |
| Maximum image resolution | 4000 x 3000 pixels |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Optical zoom | 20x |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Weight | 231 g |
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| Built-in microphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Audio system | Mono |
| Audio formats supported | LPCM |
| Display | TFT |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.62 cm (3") |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 461000 pixels |
| Second display | No |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages | Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, INC, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30 fps |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 0 MB |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Memory slots | 1 |
| Histogram | Yes |
| Image processor | DIGIC 5 |
| Still image resolution(s) | 480 x 480,640 x 360,640 x 424,640 x 480,1200 x 1200,1600 x 1064,1600 x 1200,1920 x 1080,2112 x 2112,2816 x 1584,2816 x 1880,2816 x 2112,2992 x 2992,4000 x 2248,4000 x 2664,4000 x 3000 |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 4x |
| Focal length range | 4.5 - 90 mm |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 25 mm |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 500 mm |
| Minimum aperture number | 3.5 |
| Maximum aperture number | 6.8 |
| Lens structure (elements/groups) | 12/10 |
| Combined zoom | 80x |
| Focus | TTL |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus |
| Auto Focus (AF) object detection | Face |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.05 m |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | Yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | Yes |
| ISO sensitivity (min) | 100 |
| ISO sensitivity (max) | 3200 |
| ISO sensitivity | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto |
| Light exposure modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE |
| Light exposure control | Program AE |
| Light exposure correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
| Auto Exposure (AE) lock | Yes |
| Fastest camera shutter speed | 1/3200 s |
| Slowest camera shutter speed | 15 s |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
| Flash exposure lock | Yes |
| Flash exposure compensation | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution at capture speed | 1280x720@28fps, 640x480@30fps |
| Video formats supported | H.264, MOV |
| Voice recording | Yes |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten, Underwater |
| Camera playback | Movie, Single image, Slide show |
| Playback zoom (max) | 10x |
| Image editing | Resizing |
| Camera file system | DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3 |
| Video capability | Yes |
| Effective sensor resolution | 12100000 pixels |
| Aperture range (F-F) | 3.5 - 6.8 |
| Camera shutter speed | 1 - 1/3200 s |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) | 25 - 500 mm |
| Aperture priority AE | Yes |
| Shutter priority AE | Yes |
| External flash connector | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB version | 2.0 |
| USB connector | Mini-USB B |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 230 shots |
| Maximum stated battery life | 48 h |
| Battery type | NB-6L |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 |
| Battery level indicator | Yes |
| Power source type | AC, Battery, USB |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Custom colour | Yes |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 106.3 mm |
| Depth | 32.7 mm |
| Height | 61 mm |
| Supported aspect ratios | 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
| Bundled software | ImageBrowser EX PhotoStitch Map Utility |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 7 SP1+ Windows Vista SP2+ Windows XP SP3+ Mac OS X 10.6 - 10.7 |
| Number of aspheric elements | 2 |
|---|---|
| Light metering | Centre-weighted, Spot |
| Flash range (wide) | 0.5 - 3.5 m |
| Flash range (tele) | 1 - 2 m |
| Flash sync-speed | 1/2000 s |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Analog signal format system | NTSC, PAL |
| Field of view | 100% |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Scene modes | Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Underwater |
| Shooting modes | Auto, Movie, Scene |
| Photo effects | Black&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid |
| Self-timer delay | 2,10 s |
| Live view | Yes |
| 3D | No |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Digital SLR | No |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| Cables included | HDMI, USB |
|---|---|
| Batteries included | Yes |
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