Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX410 IS
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![Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/angled/Canon_PowerShot_SX240_HS_0.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS/Canon-SX410-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Launched February 2015
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX240 HS versus Canon SX410 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX240 HS was introduced 4 years earlier than the SX410 IS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX240 HS scores vs the SX410 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Canon SX410 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon SX410 IS
SX240 HS | SX410 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SX240 HS
SX410 IS | SX240 HS | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 36 months |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Canon SX410 IS
SX240 HS | SX410 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Canon SX410 IS has specifications of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Check the Canon SX240 HS versus Canon SX410 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS versus the SX410 IS.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and SX410 IS is 91 and 80 respectively.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and SX410 IS.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to render more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 0.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lb) | 325 grams (0.72 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 185 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $199 |