Canon SX240 HS vs Sony A65

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX240 HS vs Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 3 months later than the A65 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS against the A65.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and A65 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and A65.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A65 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.