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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon D850

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Nikon D850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
87
Overall
81

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon D850 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D810
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon D850 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon D850, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and D850 (46MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and D850 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX240 HS was announced 6 years earlier than the D850 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX240 HS scores vs the D850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Nikon D850

 SX240 HS D850 

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Canon SX240 HS

 D850 SX240 HS 
RevealedAugust 2017February 2012More recent by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k461kCrisper display (+1898k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon D850

 SX240 HS D850 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS comes with outside 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 D850 has specifications of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS vs the D850.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon D850 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and D850 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon D850 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and D850.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Nikon D850 will deliver extra detail with its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon D850 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon D850 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon D850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon D850 Portrait photography features
37
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
86
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography features
Nikon D850 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (224 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (1,015g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon D850 Sports photography advice
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (1,840 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Nikon D850
61
lighter than competition (224g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (230 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good battery life (1,840 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
great sensor resolution (46MP)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,015g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon D850 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (230 shots)
no Time Lapse function
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
great sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (1,840 CIPA)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging information
Nikon D850 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (224 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
30
touch screen
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (1,015g)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon D850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Nikon D850
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSNikon D850
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Nikon D850
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-02-07 2017-08-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Expeed 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 153
Cross focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 461k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.75x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lbs) 1015 grams (2.24 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 2660
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 1840 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
Card slots Single Two
Launch pricing $0 $2,997