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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX260 HS
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX200V
  • Successor is Sony HX400V
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX300 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX240 HS and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 12 months before the HX300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX240 HS grades vs the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Sony HX300

 SX240 HS HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Canon SX240 HS

 HX300 SX240 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Sony HX300

 SX240 HS HX300 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has got 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) while the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the HX300.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and HX300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and HX300.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to give you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony HX300 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (224 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Sports photography camera
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Sony HX300
61
lighter than others in class (224 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (623g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Sony HX300
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX300 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (224 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (623g)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Sony HX300
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 gr (0.49 pounds) 623 gr (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $339