Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung GX-20

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very close but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was announced 4 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX240 HS matches up against the GX-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS provides physical 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) while the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the GX-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and GX-20 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and GX-20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will render more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.