Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX90V

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX240 HS versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 4 years before the HX90V which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX240 HS grades versus the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with 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) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the HX90V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and HX90V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX90V to give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.