Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S800c
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S800c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Released February 2013
Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S800c Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon S800c, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX240 HS was unveiled 12 months earlier than the S800c and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX240 HS grades against the S800c for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S800c Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Nikon S800c
SX240 HS | S800c | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon SX240 HS
S800c | SX240 HS | |||
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Released | February 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 819k | 461k | Crisper screen (+358k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon S800c
SX240 HS | S800c | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS features outer 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) whilst the Nikon S800c has measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon S800c in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS against the S800c.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and S800c is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and S800c.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S800c to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2013-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 819 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 lbs) | 184g (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | 140 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $290 |