Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX240 HS

Lets look much closer at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX240 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 18 months earlier than the SX240 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD4000 IS matches up vs the SX240 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Canon SX240 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS has physical measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).

Check the Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX240 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4000 IS and the SX240 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and SX240 HS is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and SX240 HS.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX240 HS to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.