Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon B500

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and B500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 5 years earlier than the B500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX240 HS matches up against the B500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Nikon Coolpix B500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS features outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon B500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS against the B500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and B500 is 91 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and B500.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon B500 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.