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> 20× reach, built-in GPS, jacket-pocket size.

  • travel zoom
  • GPS geotag
  • Full HD
  • pocket reach

The travel zoom of the smartphone era. 20× optical reach in a body that still fits in a jacket pocket, with built-in GPS that geotags every frame back when that was a flex. Canon's DIGIC 5 processor + BSI CMOS sensor mean it shoots Full HD video and clean ISO 800 — way beyond what the CCD-era compacts could touch. Bring it to a wildlife park, a stadium, a temple at the top of a mountain: the kit reaches further than your phone ever will, without carrying a separate camera bag.

// cultural shelf

The SX260 HS sat in the 'travel zoom' segment Canon pioneered with the SX200 series — the answer to 'I want one camera that does everything in my carry-on'. Released in 2012 alongside Panasonic's TZ-series (Lumix DMC-TZ30 / ZS20) and Sony's HX20V — three brands fighting for the long-zoom-with-GPS niche. Now collected for the look of the era: that specific Canon Full HD video, the geotagged-everything aesthetic, the late-2000s gadget energy.

// honest condition · tested by Arnold

Tested and confirmed working. Lens telescope extends and retracts cleanly through full zoom range. GPS acquires fix outdoors. LCD sharp. All buttons responsive, mode dial firm. Cosmetics show normal travel use — small surface marks on the back near the LCD, no dents. Battery holds a charge through ~200 shots before needing the wall. Comes with battery, charger, USB cable, no SD card, no original strap — bring your own SD.

Canon2012–2013Smartphone-era travel zoom
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS - System Properties
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Canon · 2012–2013
12.1 megapixels
Sensor
1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS
Optical zoom
20x
Lens
Canon 20x optical zoom, 25-500mm (35mm equiv), f/3.5-6.8
ISO range
ISO 100-3200
LCD
3.0-inch LCD, 461k dots
Video
Full HD 1080p at 24fps, 720p at 30fps
Weight
231 g
Dimensions
106 x 61 x 33 mm
Power
Rechargeable Li-ion battery (NB-6L), ~230 shots CIPA
Connectivity
USB 2.0, HDMI mini, built-in GPS, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Made in
Japan
Era
Smartphone-era travel zoom
OK All systems nominal
$ buy.exe - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Canon · 2012 · One-of-one
Dhs. 1,150.00

In stock · 1 of one

  • Tested on the GPP lab bench. Battery confirmed.
  • Pickup at Alserkal Avenue, or shipping UAE-wide + worldwide.
  • Honest condition notes, scuffs and all.

Canon · 2012

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS · 12.1MP

20× reach, built-in GPS, jacket-pocket size.

Why this one

A camera with a cultural moment

The travel zoom of the smartphone era. 20× optical reach in a body that still fits in a jacket pocket, with built-in GPS that geotags every frame back when that was a flex. Canon's DIGIC 5 processor + BSI CMOS sensor mean it shoots Full HD video and clean ISO 800 — way beyond what the CCD-era compacts could touch. Bring it to a wildlife park, a stadium, a temple at the top of a mountain: the kit reaches further than your phone ever will, without carrying a separate camera bag.

Match

Who this is for

Vibes

  • travel zoom
  • GPS geotag
  • Full HD
  • pocket reach

Born 2012

Where the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS lives

The SX260 HS sat in the 'travel zoom' segment Canon pioneered with the SX200 series — the answer to 'I want one camera that does everything in my carry-on'. Released in 2012 alongside Panasonic's TZ-series (Lumix DMC-TZ30 / ZS20) and Sony's HX20V — three brands fighting for the long-zoom-with-GPS niche. Now collected for the look of the era: that specific Canon Full HD video, the geotagged-everything aesthetic, the late-2000s gadget energy.

Condition · honest

Tested on the GPP bench

Tested and confirmed working. Lens telescope extends and retracts cleanly through full zoom range. GPS acquires fix outdoors. LCD sharp. All buttons responsive, mode dial firm. Cosmetics show normal travel use — small surface marks on the back near the LCD, no dents. Battery holds a charge through ~200 shots before needing the wall. Comes with battery, charger, USB cable, no SD card, no original strap — bring your own SD.

Specifications

Technical specs

Spec sheet

MFG. 2012 – 2013
01
Megapixels
12.1 MP
02
Manufacturer
Canon · Japan
03
Sensor
1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS
04
Optical zoom
20x
05
Lens
Canon 20x optical zoom, 25-500mm (35mm equiv), f/3.5-6.8
06
ISO range
ISO 100-3200
07
LCD
3.0-inch LCD, 461k dots
08
Video
Full HD 1080p at 24fps, 720p at 30fps
09
Connectivity
USB 2.0, HDMI mini, built-in GPS, SD/SDHC/SDXC
10
Dimensions
106 x 61 x 33 mm
11
Weight
231 g
12
Power
Rechargeable Li-ion battery (NB-6L), ~230 shots CIPA

Questions

Things people ask

Does it come with a memory card?

No. Bring your own SD or microSD. Standard sizes work; check the camera's max capacity in the spec sheet. We carry memory cards in store if you need one.

How do I get photos onto my phone?

Pull the SD card and use a card reader, or connect by USB cable. Most cameras of this era use mini-USB or micro-USB; the spec sheet inside System Properties tells you which.

Battery and charging?

Original or compatible battery, charged and verified working before sale. We note in the listing whether the original charger is included. Replacement batteries for most of these models are available aftermarket.

Is the camera tested before sale?

Yes. Every used digital compact at GPP goes through our bench before listing. Battery confirmed, shutter cycled, sensor inspected, LCD verified. Honest condition notes are part of every listing. See the About window.

What's your return policy?

7-day functional return. If anything we declared isn't working as described, contact us within 7 days of receipt for a full refund or exchange. Wear-and-tear consistent with the listed condition isn't returnable.

Can I see the camera before I buy?

Always welcome. Visit Warehouse D36, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am–7pm. Bring an SD card if you'd like to test-shoot on the spot.

Why do these cameras look the way they do?

CCD sensor + small lens + Y2K-era processing pipeline = the soft, slightly cool, slightly motion-blurry look that's all over TikTok right now. It's a hardware artifact, not a filter. The phone-can't-fake-it look you're chasing comes from cameras like this.

Why buy from GPP

  • Walk in to Alserkal

    Warehouse D36, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai.

  • Ships worldwide

    Across the UAE + international (tracked). Definitive turnaround on the shipping page.

  • Tested by GPP

    Battery, shutter, sensor verified before sale.

Dhs. 1,150.00