Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX30 IS

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX240 HS versus Canon SX30 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the SX30 IS (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 18 months later than the SX30 IS making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the SX30 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Canon SX30 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Canon SX30 IS has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX240 HS versus Canon SX30 IS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS against the SX30 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and SX30 IS is 91 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and SX30 IS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX240 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.