Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-S200

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-S200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 19 months after the EX-S200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the EX-S200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS features outside 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 Casio EX-S200 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-S200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the EX-S200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and EX-S200 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and EX-S200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-S200 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.