Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX400V

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was brought out 24 months before the HX400V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX240 HS grades against the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS against the HX400V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and HX400V.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX400V to render extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.