Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-S5

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-S5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was brought out 3 years later than the EX-S5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX240 HS scores vs the EX-S5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-S5 has sizing of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS vs the EX-S5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and EX-S5 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and EX-S5.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX240 HS to resolve more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.