Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX240 HS
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX240 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Released August 2013
(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
- Previous Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX260 HS

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX240 HS Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon N Facebook ready versus Canon SX240 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The N Facebook ready was brought out 19 months after the SX240 HS making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the N Facebook ready grades against the SX240 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX240 HS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Canon SX240 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Canon SX240 HS
N Facebook ready | SX240 HS | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 19 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon N Facebook ready
SX240 HS | N Facebook ready | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SX240 HS
N Facebook ready | SX240 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Exact same display resolution |
Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX240 HS Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N Facebook ready has got external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SX240 HS has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Canon N Facebook ready versus Canon SX240 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the N Facebook ready against the SX240 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N Facebook ready and SX240 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX240 HS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the N Facebook ready and SX240 HS.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer N Facebook ready will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX240 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-08-22 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-6.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | PureColor II TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lb) | 224 gr (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 230 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $0 |