Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H15

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-H15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced 2 years later than the EX-H15 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the EX-H15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Casio Exilim EX-H15. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Casio EX-H15 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS has got physical measurements 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 Casio EX-H15 has measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS against the EX-H15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and EX-H15 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and EX-H15.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H15 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.