Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon P7000

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon P7000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 15 months after the P7000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX240 HS matches up against the P7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Nikon Coolpix P7000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Nikon P7000 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7000 has sizing of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS versus the P7000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and P7000 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and P7000.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX240 HS will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.