Canon SX240 HS vs Sony a1

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX240 HS and Sony a1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 10 years earlier than the a1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX240 HS matches up against the a1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS provides outside 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) while the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS against the a1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and a1 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and a1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony a1 will deliver extra detail having an extra 38MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.