Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z29

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-Z29, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is fairly close but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SX240 HS was launched 2 years later than the EX-Z29 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX240 HS grades against the EX-Z29 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys physical 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) while the Casio EX-Z29 has measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-Z29 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS versus the EX-Z29.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and EX-Z29 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and EX-Z29.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SX240 HS will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.