Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus XZ-10
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 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
- Announced February 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Launched January 2013

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX240 HS versus Olympus XZ-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was unveiled 11 months prior to the XZ-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the XZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Olympus XZ-10
SX240 HS | XZ-10 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Canon SX240 HS
XZ-10 | SX240 HS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus XZ-10
SX240 HS | XZ-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX240 HS versus Olympus XZ-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS versus the XZ-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and XZ-10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and XZ-10.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX240 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/1.8-2.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 pounds) | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $428 |