Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon P340

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon P340, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX240 HS was introduced 24 months earlier than the P340 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX240 HS grades vs the P340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Nikon Coolpix P340. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS has got outside 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) whilst the Nikon P340 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon P340 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the P340.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and P340 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and P340.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS uses the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.