Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX70 HS

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX240 HS and Canon SX70 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and SX70 HS (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 7 years earlier than the SX70 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX240 HS grades versus the SX70 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Canon SX70 HS has dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS against the SX70 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and SX70 HS is 91 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and SX70 HS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.