Canon SX240 HS vs Sony H300

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX240 HS and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 24 months prior to the H300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX240 HS scores versus the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS has exterior 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 H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the H300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and H300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and H300.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to render extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be behind in sensor technology.