Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 14 months later than the EX-ZS5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the EX-ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS offers 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-ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the EX-ZS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and EX-ZS5 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and EX-ZS5.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZS5 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.