Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon Z7

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX240 HS versus Nikon Z7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The SX240 HS was revealed 7 years before the Z7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX240 HS matches up against the Z7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Nikon Z7. The full galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX240 HS versus Nikon Z7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the Z7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Z7 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and Z7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon Z7 will provide extra detail because of its extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.