Canon SX240 HS vs Sony NEX-3

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX240 HS vs Sony NEX-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively close but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX240 HS was brought out 21 months later than the NEX-3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX240 HS grades against the NEX-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS features 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 Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS and the NEX-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and NEX-3 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and NEX-3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-3 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.