Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S9500

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 11 months earlier than the S9500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX240 HS scores vs the S9500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outside 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) while the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS against the S9500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and S9500 is 91 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and S9500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.