Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus 6000

Let's look closer at the Canon SX240 HS versus Olympus 6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 2 years after the 6000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS and the 6000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and 6000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and 6000.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX240 HS to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.