Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX240 HS

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX240 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the SX240 HS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A1100 IS grades vs the SX240 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Canon SX240 HS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS offers outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A1100 IS vs the SX240 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and SX240 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and SX240 HS.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older A1100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.