Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W370

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX240 HS and Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the W370 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX240 HS scores versus the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS and the W370.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and W370.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.