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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon B500

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon B500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Nikon B500

 SX240 HS B500 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Canon SX240 HS

 B500 SX240 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2012Fresher by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon B500

 SX240 HS B500 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon B500 size comparison

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

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon B500 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography features
Nikon B500 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (224 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon B500 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (600 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (224 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (230 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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good battery power (600 shots)
has bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (541 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (600 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging info
Nikon B500 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (224g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (541g)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Nikon B500
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Nikon Coolpix B500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 7.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 pounds) 541g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 600 photos
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $300