Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus 7040

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus 7040, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the 7040 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX240 HS scores vs the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has got 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) whilst the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the 7040.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and 7040 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and 7040.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus 7040 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.