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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon SX220 HS

 SX240 HS SX220 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2011More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SX240 HS

 SX220 HS SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Canon SX220 HS

 SX240 HS SX220 HS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison

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

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX220 HS Travel photography highlights
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lighter than others (224 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (230 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (210 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (224 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
34
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCanon SX220 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Canon SX220 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 210 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $399