Canon SX240 HS vs Sony A6400

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX240 HS vs Sony A6400, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 8 years prior to the A6400 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX240 HS grades versus the A6400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sony Alpha a6400. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS vs Sony A6400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the A6400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and A6400 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and A6400.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A6400 will provide you with more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be behind in sensor tech.