Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX220 HS

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 13 months after the SX220 HS making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX240 HS scores against the SX220 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Canon SX220 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS offers external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Canon SX220 HS has measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX220 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS vs the SX220 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and SX220 HS is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and SX220 HS.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX240 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.