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Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX240 HS

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX30 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
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
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Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Canon SX240 HS

 SX20 IS SX240 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon SX20 IS

 SX240 HS SX20 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Canon SX240 HS

 SX20 IS SX240 HS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX240 HS size comparison

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

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX240 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX240 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
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manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has manual focus
has face detect focusing
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (600g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (224g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX240 HS Travel photography information
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (224g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography information
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography information
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX240 HS Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (224 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Canon SX240 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCanon PowerShot SX240 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 224g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 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 / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $500 $0