Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX700 HS

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced 24 months earlier than the SX700 HS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX240 HS grades vs the SX700 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Canon SX700 HS Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS has got 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) whilst the Canon SX700 HS has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Canon SX700 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS and the SX700 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and SX700 HS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and SX700 HS.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.