Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S5200

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon S5200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 11 months earlier than the S5200 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the S5200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon S5200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the S5200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and S5200 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and S5200.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S5200 to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be behind in sensor tech.