Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SH100

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SH100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced 14 months later than the SH100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX240 HS scores against the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Samsung SH100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with physical dimensions 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 SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS versus the SH100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and SH100 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and SH100.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung SH100 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.