Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S5200
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S5200 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
- Revealed February 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
- Updated by Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-156mm (F) lens
- 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S5200 Overview
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").

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S5200 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Nikon S5200
SX240 HS | S5200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Canon SX240 HS
S5200 | SX240 HS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon S5200
SX240 HS | S5200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S5200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Nikon Coolpix S5200 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 160 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $130 |