Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon D5600

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon D5600, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and D5600 (24MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and D5600 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the D5600 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX240 HS scores vs the D5600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Nikon D5600. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Nikon D5600 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon D5600 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS versus the D5600.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and D5600 is 91 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and D5600.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon D5600 will render greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.