Canon M6 vs Canon SX240 HS

Its time to look closer at the Canon M6 vs Canon SX240 HS, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and SX240 HS (12MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and SX240 HS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M6 was introduced 5 years after the SX240 HS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M6 grades vs the SX240 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M6 and Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M6 Gallery and Canon SX240 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Canon SX240 HS has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M6 vs Canon SX240 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M6 compared to the SX240 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M6 and SX240 HS is 84 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and SX240 HS.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M6 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon M6 will produce more detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer M6 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.