Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX240 HS

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX240 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is very similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SX240 HS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the SX240 HS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX120 IS grades against the SX240 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Canon SX240 HS Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Canon SX240 HS has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS and the SX240 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and SX240 HS is 87 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and SX240 HS.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon SX240 HS will offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.