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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon A3500 IS versus Canon SX240 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and SX240 HS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out 12 months later than the SX240 HS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3500 IS grades versus the SX240 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon SX240 HS

					

					

						
 A3500 IS SX240 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon A3500 IS

					

					

						
 SX240 HS A3500 IS 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX240 HS

					

					

						
 A3500 IS SX240 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS has external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS versus the SX240 HS.
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and SX240 HS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and SX240 HS.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

						Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
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 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 focusing manually
 supports face detect focusing
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
 Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography features
Canon SX240 HS Sports photography features
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (230 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
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 lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
 includes touch to focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery power (230 CIPA)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography info
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery power (200 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery power (230 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (135g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone support
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 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (224g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX240 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCanon PowerShot SX240 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 Digic 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 224 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 230 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $115 $0