Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX510 HS

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX510 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 18 months prior to the SX510 HS making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX240 HS scores versus the SX510 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Canon SX510 HS has specifications of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX510 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS vs the SX510 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and SX510 HS is 91 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and SX510 HS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.