Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon P950
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon P950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Released February 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
- Launched January 2020
Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon P950 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe SX240 HS was manufactured 9 years before the P950 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the P950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon P950 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Nikon Coolpix P950. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Nikon P950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Nikon P950
SX240 HS | P950 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX240 HS
P950 | SX240 HS | |||
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Launched | January 2020 | February 2012 | More recent by 96 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon P950
SX240 HS | P950 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS features 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) while the Nikon P950 has sizing of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon P950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS vs the P950.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and P950 is 91 and 52 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and P950.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon P950 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon P950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Nikon Coolpix P950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Nikon Coolpix P950 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2020-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 90 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 300 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video 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) | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 gr (0.49 pounds) | 1005 gr (2.22 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") |
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 images | 290 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $797 |