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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX500 IS

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX260 HS
Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX240 HS versus Canon SX500 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 6 months before the SX500 IS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX240 HS grades versus the SX500 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon SX500 IS

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Canon SX240 HS

          

          

            
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Canon SX500 IS

          

          

            
 SX240 HS SX500 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2012Same age
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution461k461kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outer 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) and the Canon SX500 IS has specifications of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Canon SX500 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS vs the SX500 IS.
Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX500 IS size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and SX500 IS is 91 and 80 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX500 IS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and SX500 IS.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX500 IS to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

            Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX500 IS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 offers face detect focus
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
46
 you can focus manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600s)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Street photography advice
Canon SX500 IS Street photography advice
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (224 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography highlights
36
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (230 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
44
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (195 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Travel photography advice
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography advice
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 lighter than competition (224g)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low battery power (230 CIPA)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 low battery pack (195 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography advice
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery power (230 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 low battery pack (195 shots)
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Vlogging factors
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging factors
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (224g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 lack of mic support
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 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone support
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Canon SX500 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCanon PowerShot SX500 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/1600s
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) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lb) 341 grams (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 images 195 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $299