Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX240 HS

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SX20 IS and Canon SX240 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 19 months earlier than the SX240 HS which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX20 IS grades versus the SX240 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Canon SX240 HS Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Canon SX240 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS versus the SX240 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and SX240 HS is 65 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and SX240 HS.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older SX20 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.