Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S630

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S630, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 3 years after the S630 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX240 HS matches up against the S630 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Nikon Coolpix S630. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S630 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS and the S630.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and S630 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and S630.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX240 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.