Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX240 HS

Its time to look closer at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Canon SX240 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 24 months before the SX240 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD1300 IS grades against the SX240 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Canon SX240 HS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon SX240 HS has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD1300 IS versus Canon SX240 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the SX240 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and SX240 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and SX240 HS.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older SD1300 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.