Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX99

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX240 HS was announced 7 years before the HX99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX240 HS grades against the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS features outer 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 HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS and the HX99.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and HX99.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.