Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX1

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 2 years after the HX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outside 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) and the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and HX1.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX240 HS will provide extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.