Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX7V

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX240 HS versus Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 7 months after the HX7V so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX240 HS matches up against the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS offers external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS versus Sony HX7V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the HX7V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and HX7V.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX7V to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX240 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.