Canon S200 vs Canon SX240 HS

Following is a extended overview of the Canon S200 versus Canon SX240 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and SX240 HS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was unveiled 2 years after the SX240 HS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S200 grades versus the SX240 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Canon SX240 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Canon SX240 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon S200 versus Canon SX240 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S200 vs the SX240 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and SX240 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and SX240 HS.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S200 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX240 HS will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern S200 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.