Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon AW110

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX240 HS versus Nikon AW110, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and AW110 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 17 months earlier than the AW110 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the AW110 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with 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) and the Nikon AW110 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS versus the AW110.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and AW110 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and AW110.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW110 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.