Canon SX240 HS vs Canon XC10

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX240 HS and Canon XC10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the XC10 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and XC10 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The SX240 HS was introduced 4 years earlier than the XC10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX240 HS scores vs the XC10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Canon XC10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Canon XC10 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS has outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Canon XC10 has measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX240 HS and Canon XC10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS against the XC10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and XC10 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and XC10.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS has the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.