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.
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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.
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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
Compact Cameras
Thickness Comparison
Compact Cameras
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".
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Both Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS have 1/2.3" 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.
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Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS Cameras
Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX240 HS have 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 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
Max Aperture at Tele
Compact Cameras
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Max Aperture at Wide
Compact Cameras
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
Canon SX240 HS for Portrait Photography
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
Canon SX240 HS for Street Photography
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
Canon SX240 HS for Sports Photography
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
Canon SX240 HS for Daily Photography
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
Canon SX240 HS for Landscape Photography
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
Read the details
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
Read the details
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 63 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
Ranked
#142 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked
#648 out of 1219 in all Cameras
Canon SX240 HS
Ranked
#111 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked
#585 out of 1219 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.
| General |
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS |
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS |
| Brand |
Canon |
Canon |
| Announced |
2011-07-19 |
2012-02-07 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
Sensor |
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| Type |
BSI-CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Size |
1/2.3" |
1/2.3" |
| 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 |
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Autofocus |
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| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
9 |
9 |
Lens |
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| Manual Focus |
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| 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 |
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| Type |
Fixed type |
Fixed type |
| Size |
3" |
3" |
| Resolution |
461k dots |
461k dots |
| Touch Screen |
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Viewfinder |
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| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
Photography Features |
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| Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/3200s |
1/3200s |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
Optical |
Optical |
| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
3.50 m |
3.50 m |
| Max Flash Sync |
n/a |
s |
| External Flash |
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| Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
2.0 fps |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| WB Bracketing |
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Video Features |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
H.264 |
H.264 |
| Microphone Port |
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Connectivity |
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| Wireless Connectivity |
Eye-Fi Connected |
None |
| HDMI |
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Physical |
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| Environmental Sealing |
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| Weight |
223g |
224g |
| Dimensions |
106 x 62 x 33mm |
106 x 61 x 33mm |
| Battery Life |
210 shots |
230 shots |
Other Features |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| GPS |
BuiltIn |
None |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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Report a correction |
Report a correction |