Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SH-1
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
- Successor is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Launched March 2014
- Updated by Olympus SH-2

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was manufactured 3 years before the SH-1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX240 HS grades versus the SH-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Olympus SH-1
SX240 HS | SH-1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Canon SX240 HS
SH-1 | SX240 HS | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 26 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus SH-1
SX240 HS | SH-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS comes with 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 SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SH-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS versus the SH-1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and SH-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and SH-1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SH-1 to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 lb) | 271g (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 380 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $349 |