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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony H70

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony H70 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 14 months after the H70 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX240 HS matches up against the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Sony H70

 SX240 HS H70 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Canon SX240 HS

 H70 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Sony H70

 SX240 HS H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS provides exterior dimensions 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 H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS against the H70.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and H70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Sony H70
37
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography features
Sony H70 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography information
Sony H70 Sports photography information
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Sony H70
61
lighter than others (224g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (230 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography information
Sony H70 Landscape photography information
41
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (230 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with Sony H70
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (224 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Sony H70
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $199