Canon S110 vs Canon SX240 HS

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon S110 vs Canon SX240 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is pretty close but the S110 (1/1.7") and SX240 HS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was introduced 8 months later than the SX240 HS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S110 scores vs the SX240 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S110 & Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery & Canon SX240 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S110 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Canon SX240 HS has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S110 compared to the SX240 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and SX240 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and SX240 HS.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The S110 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The younger S110 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.