Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax E85

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX240 HS and Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was brought out 2 years after the E85 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS offers exterior dimensions 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 Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS against the E85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and E85.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX240 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.