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Canon T7 vs Canon SX240 HS

Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon T7 vs Canon SX240 HS Key Specs

Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Alternative Name is EOS 2000D
Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX260 HS
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Canon T7 vs Canon SX240 HS Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon T7 vs Canon SX240 HS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and SX240 HS (12MP) and the T7 (APS-C) and SX240 HS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The T7 was unveiled 6 years after the SX240 HS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon T7 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the T7 matches up vs the SX240 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Canon SX240 HS

 T7 SX240 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2012More modern by 74 months
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon T7

 SX240 HS T7 

Common features in the Canon T7 and Canon SX240 HS

 T7 SX240 HS 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon T7 vs Canon SX240 HS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon T7 provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Canon SX240 HS has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the T7 and the SX240 HS.

Canon T7 vs Canon SX240 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T7 and SX240 HS is 68 and 91 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Canon SX240 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon T7 vs Canon SX240 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7 and SX240 HS.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The T7 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon T7 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent T7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T7 vs Canon SX240 HS sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T7
Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
37
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7 Street photography features
Canon SX240 HS Street photography features
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7 Sports photography details
Canon SX240 HS Sports photography details
62
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery life (500 shots)
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7 Travel photography information
Canon SX240 HS Travel photography information
56
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (500 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than others (224g)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (230 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7
Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (500 shots)
no Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
28
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (224 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Canon T7 vs Canon SX240 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Canon SX240 HS
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
Also referred to as EOS 2000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-02-26 2012-02-07
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Digic 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 475 grams (1.05 lbs) 224 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1009 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 230 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $390 $0