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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon W300

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon W300 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 6 years before the W300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX240 HS scores versus the W300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Nikon W300

 SX240 HS W300 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SX240 HS

 W300 SX240 HS 
LaunchedMay 2017February 2012More modern by 64 months
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon W300

 SX240 HS W300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon W300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS against the W300.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and W300 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and W300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography info
Nikon W300 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Nikon W300
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (224g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (230 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
48
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with Nikon W300
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Nikon W300
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSNikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lbs) 231 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 280 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $387