Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus 1

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is fairly close but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 21 months earlier than the 1 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX240 HS grades against the 1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Olympus Stylus 1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus 1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS against the 1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and 1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and 1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The SX240 HS has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged SX240 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.