Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very well matched but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 10 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS and the XZ-2 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The SX240 HS offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh harder. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.