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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX80

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX80 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX260 HS
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 11 months prior to the WX80 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX240 HS scores versus the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 SX240 HS WX80 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon SX240 HS

		

		

			
 WX80 SX240 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 SX240 HS WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the WX80.
Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and WX80.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX80 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
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 has manual focus
 includes face detect focusing
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
35
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Sony WX80
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (224 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
36
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (230 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Travel photography details
Sony WX80 Travel photography details
61
 lighter than others in class (224g)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 low battery pack (230 shots)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than competition (124g)
 offers focus by touch
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
41
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 low battery pack (230 CIPA)
 no Timelapse mode
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Vlogging info
Sony WX80 Vlogging info
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (224g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone port
35
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (124g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 gr (0.49 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $276