Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SZ-11

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 7 months later than the SZ-11 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX240 HS scores versus the SZ-11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Olympus SZ-11. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. 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 Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SZ-11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the SZ-11.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and SZ-11 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and SZ-11.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-11 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.