Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX240 HS

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX170 IS and Canon SX240 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and SX240 HS (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 19 months later than the SX240 HS making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX170 IS grades versus the SX240 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Canon SX240 HS Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS features outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Canon SX240 HS has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS and the SX240 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and SX240 HS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and SX240 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX170 IS to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX170 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.