Canon SX240 HS vs Sony A380

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX240 HS and Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty close but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 2 years after the A380 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX240 HS grades versus the A380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS has got external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS against the A380.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and A380 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and A380.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A380 will result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.