Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX50 HS

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX50 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the SX50 HS (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 11 months before the SX50 HS and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX240 HS scores vs the SX50 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Canon SX50 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Canon SX50 HS has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS against the SX50 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and SX50 HS is 91 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and SX50 HS.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.