Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon P7100

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon P7100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is very well matched but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX240 HS was unveiled within a month of the P7100 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX240 HS scores versus the P7100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Nikon Coolpix P7100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Nikon P7100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need 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") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon P7100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the P7100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and P7100 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and P7100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX240 HS will resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.