Best Digital Cameras - 1000 to * Max. ISO Speed, 3 to * Frames Frames Per Second, Manual focus Focus Type, 1 to 215 Images Battery Life, 18 to 60 x Optical Zoom

Has shooting modes for every type of photographer from casual to advanced

Sharp lens, 20x zoom range

Quicker GPS and better image quality

Finger rail grip, Better than average noise control

Lot of shooting options

Video is surprisingly smooth and sharp in the top 1080/30p mode

Flexible LCD screen

Excellent VR optical stabilisation, Built-in GPS with POI database

Image quality is slightly better than on the previous SX260