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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX50 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX40 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon SX50 HS

 SX240 HS SX50 HS 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Canon SX240 HS

 SX50 HS SX240 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Canon SX50 HS

 SX240 HS SX50 HS 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX50 HS size comparison

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

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX50 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX50 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
provides face detect focus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography highlights
Canon SX50 HS Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (595g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography factors
Canon SX50 HS Sports photography factors
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
39
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography advice
Canon SX50 HS Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (224 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (230 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (595 grams)
low MP (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography features
Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX50 HS
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (224 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
58
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (595 grams)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Canon SX50 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCanon PowerShot SX50 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-15
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Digic 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 2.8"
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 224g (0.49 lbs) 595g (1.31 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 179
Other
Battery life 230 shots 315 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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