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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX240 HS Comparison

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Canon SX230 HS

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX240 HS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing SX230 HS and SX240 HS, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by Canon. Canon SX230 HS was introduced to market in July 2011 and Canon SX240 HS was launched in February 2012. There is only 7 months difference between SX230 HS and SX240 HS so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon SX230 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-07-19
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 28-392 mm F3.1-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in GPS
  • 223g. 106 x 62 x 33 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Compare

Canon SX240 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-02-07
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 25-500 mm F3.5-6.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • 224g. 106 x 61 x 33 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Compare

Canon SX240 HS was replaced by Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX230 HS over Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
Continuous Shooting
3.0fps vs 2.0fps 1 fps faster
Weight
223 g vs 224 g 1 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
3.10 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.90 vs 6.80 faster lens at tele
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX240 HS over Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Battery Life
230 shots vs 210 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
500mm vs 392mm 108 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
20× vs 14× more flexible focal coverage
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
392mm vs 500mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
461k dots vs 461k dots Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
5.90 vs 6.80 Slow lenses at tele
Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX240 HS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SX230 HS has external dimensions of 106 x 62 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.44 x 1.3″) and weighs 223 g (0.49 lb / 7.87 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX240 HS has external dimensions of 106 x 61 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.3″) and weighs 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX240 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS.
Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX240 HS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon SX230 HS is 1g lighter than the Canon SX240 HS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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SX230 HS
SX240 HS
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Average
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot SX230 HS nor Canon PowerShot SX240 HS provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX240 HS: Sensor Comparison

Both Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS have 1/2.3-inch sized 12.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the SX230 HS and SX240 HS sensor size comparison.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX240 HS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS Cameras


Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX240 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Canon SX230 HS features a 28-392 mm F3.1-5.9 14× zoom lens whereas Canon SX240 HS features a 25-500 mm F3.5-6.8 20× zoom lens.

Canon SX240 HS has 3mm wider coverage than the Canon SX230 HS. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.10, Canon SX230 HS is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon SX240 HS has 108mm longer telezoom reach than the Canon SX230 HS. However, with a max aperture of f5.90, Canon SX230 HS is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

SX230 HS
SX240 HS
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

SX230 HS
SX240 HS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

SX230 HS
SX240 HS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

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SX230 HS
SX240 HS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon SX230 HS for Portrait Photography
POOR

Canon SX240 HS for Portrait Photography
POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon SX230 HS for Street Photography
GOOD

Canon SX240 HS for Street Photography
GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Canon SX230 HS for Sports Photography
POOR

Canon SX240 HS for Sports Photography
POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
392 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
500 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 230 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.80
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Canon SX230 HS for Daily Photography
GOOD

Canon SX240 HS for Daily Photography
GOOD
Compact Body
223g
14.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
224g
20.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Canon SX230 HS for Landscape Photography
POOR

Canon SX240 HS for Landscape Photography
POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Built-in GPS
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX240 HS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS scores compare:

Canon SX230 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #142 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #687 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Canon SX240 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #112 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #623 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Canon SX240 HS has a higher Overall Score than the Canon SX230 HS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Canon SX230 HS
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX230 HS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-02-07
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-392 mm (14×) 25-500 mm (20×)
Max Aperture F3.1-5.9 F3.5-6.8
Macro Focus Range 5cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/3200s 1/3200s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Max Flash Sync n/a s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 223g 224g
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm 106 x 61 x 33mm
Battery Life 210 shots 230 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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