Canon SL2 vs Canon SX240 HS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SL2 versus Canon SX240 HS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and SX240 HS (12MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and SX240 HS (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The SL2 was brought out 5 years after the SX240 HS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SL2 matches up vs the SX240 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SL2 Gallery and Canon SX240 HS Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SL2 has external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Canon SX240 HS has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Canon SL2 versus Canon SX240 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SL2 against the SX240 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and SX240 HS is 71 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and SX240 HS.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SL2 will provide more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SL2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.