Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon D810A

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX240 HS versus Nikon D810A, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and D810A (36MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and D810A (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX240 HS was brought out 4 years earlier than the D810A which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D810A being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the D810A in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Nikon D810A. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Nikon D810A Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS comes with 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) and the Nikon D810A has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX240 HS versus Nikon D810A in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS versus the D810A.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and D810A is 91 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and D810A.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon D810A will provide you with more detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.