Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Review - The Best Point and Shoot?

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Review Canon's compact PowerShot SX lineup has ruled the roost for the past half of a decade, and the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS (9...
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Can I defocus the background when taking picture using the Canon PowerShot SX260 point and shoot camera?

Question by angel: Can I defocus the background when taking picture using the Canon PowerShot SX260 point and shoot camera?
I need some help from the camera expert people. I am confuse what to get from these 2 point and shoot camera. I'm looking for a camera that has built in background defocus and has many options in effect when taking pictures.

1. Canon PowerShot SX260
2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V 18.2 MP

Thank you :)


Best answer:

Answer by lowlevel
For most point and shoot cameras, setting them to 'portrait mode' will blur the background. You can help further blur the background by zooming in as much as you can, and then backing up to frame your subject.

If the camera has a manual mode, use that and select the largest aperture (the smallest f number) you can.

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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Image Stabilized Zoom 25mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD Video (Black) Reviews

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Image Stabilized Zoom 25mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD Video (Black)

• 12.1 MP High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5 Image Processor,Battery Life: Photo shooting,Playback - 5 hour(s)
• 20x Optical Zoom, 25mm Wide-Angle lens, and Optical Image Stabilization,Supported Memory Cards: SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card
• 1080 Full HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button
• Smart AUTO with 58 predefined shooting situations with new FACE ID, High-Speed Burst HQ for continuous capture at a maximum of 10 frames
• GPS tracker to record image locations on a map via Canon's software
• 12.1 effective megapixel, 1/2.3-inch high-sensitivity CMOS sensor
• 3-inch TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle
• DIGIC 5 Image Processor
• Full 1080p HD video with stereo sound
• 25mm wide-angle lens (20x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom and 80x combined zoom) with optical image stabilizer

The Canon 5900B100 PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 MP Compact Digital Camera, in black, is an ultra-slim camera with a powerful 20x Optical Zoom, Optical Image Stabilization and 25mm Wide-Angle lens but that is only the beginning of its attractions. You will see detail you never thought possible through the huge zoom and wide-angle lens, while the camera's 12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor and DIGIC 5 Image Processor deliver the rich, clear low-light performance that is the hallmark of Canon's HS SYSTEM. Full 1080p HD video in stereo is more beautiful than ever, with new high-resolution, high-speed processing. Sophisticated advancements include improved Smart AUTO that optimizes settings for 58 predefined shooting situations, Face ID that prioritizes pre-registered faces, and GPS for tracking and recording your shooting locations.Memory Card Type: SD, SDHC,SDXC.

List Price: $ 349.00

Price: $ 349.00