Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S3500

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX240 HS versus Nikon S3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 12 months earlier than the S3500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX240 HS grades against the S3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS features physical 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) and the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Canon SX240 HS versus Nikon S3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS against the S3500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and S3500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and S3500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S3500 to give more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.