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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX260 HS
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX300 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 12 months earlier than the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX240 HS scores vs the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Sony WX300

 SX240 HS WX300 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon SX240 HS

 WX300 SX240 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Sony WX300

 SX240 HS WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS provides exterior 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the WX300.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and WX300.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
37
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (224 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Sony WX300
61
lighter than competitors (224g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
41
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging advice
Sony WX300 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (224g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Sony WX300
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 166 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $330