Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX240 HS

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SD960 IS versus Canon SX240 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was launched 4 years prior to the SX240 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD960 IS matches up against the SX240 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Canon SX240 HS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon SX240 HS has specifications 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 SD960 IS versus Canon SX240 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS vs the SX240 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and SX240 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and SX240 HS.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.