Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX350
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91 Imaging
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Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Released February 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
- Successor is Canon SX260 HS
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Old Model is Sony WX300
- Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Following is a complete review of the Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Sony WX350
| SX240 HS | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX240 HS
| WX350 | SX240 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Sony WX350
| SX240 HS | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS offers outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS vs the WX350.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and WX350.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
has manual focus
has face detection focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Sony WX350
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than others (164g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery power (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Canon SX240 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (224g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-02-07 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 images | 470 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-6L | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $0 | $270 |