Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX620 HS

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 5 years earlier than the SX620 HS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the SX620 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Canon SX620 HS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS offers outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX620 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the SX620 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and SX620 HS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and SX620 HS.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to produce greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.