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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX240 HS

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX170 IS
Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX240 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and SX240 HS (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 17 months after the SX240 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX160 IS grades versus the SX240 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon SX240 HS

		

		

			
 SX160 IS SX240 HS 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 17 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon SX160 IS

		

		

			
 SX240 HS SX160 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX240 HS

		

		

			
 SX160 IS SX240 HS 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Canon SX240 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS against the SX240 HS.
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX240 HS size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and SX240 HS is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX240 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and SX240 HS.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX160 IS to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX240 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography highlights
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 you can focus manually
 high flash sync (1/2,000s)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
37
 you can focus manually
 provides face detection autofocus
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
 Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (291g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (224g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography factors
Canon SX240 HS Sports photography factors
51
 amazing zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 great battery (380 shots)
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
36
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
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 great battery (380 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (291g)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 long zoom (448mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
 lighter than competition in class (224g)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography advice
51
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 great battery (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX240 HS Vlogging advice
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 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (291g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic socket
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX240 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCanon PowerShot SX240 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-21 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT Color LCD PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 291 gr (0.64 pounds) 224 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 230 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $199 $0