Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX280 HS

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX240 HS versus Canon SX280 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 13 months prior to the SX280 HS making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX240 HS grades vs the SX280 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Canon SX280 HS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Canon SX280 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS versus Canon SX280 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS vs the SX280 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and SX280 HS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and SX280 HS.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.