- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
- Canon PowerShot S110
- Panasonic Lumix TZ30
- Canon PowerShot G15
- Nikon Coolpix S9300
Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Nov, 2011)Image quality is excellent, with a perfectly usable ISO range of 80-1600 and fast f/2.0 maximum aperture, albeit only at the wide-angle lens setting, making the S100 very well-suited to low-light, hand-held photography.
- 12 MP
- 20x f/3.5
- 1/2.5" CMOS
- 3" LCD
Released February, 2012
Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (May, 2012)Despite looking outwardly similar to its predecessor, the PowerShot SX240 HS represents a big step forward for Canon's travel-zoom cameras and is a real challenger to Panasonic's TZ30 and TZ25 models.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Canon Powershot S100 compared to the Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
MP12
1/1.8"
Rated 79% by by c|net (Nov, 2011)Given its size (and its relatively small sensor) it delivers excellent JPEG quality up to ISO 200, and photos remain quite good up through ISO 800.
12 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (May, 2012)Other key features of the Canon SX240 include a 3 inch LCD screen, full 1080p HD movies with stereo sound, fast 10.3fps burst shooting, and a full range of manual and automated exposure modes.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 12 MP   | 20 MP |
Powershot S100 by Photography Blog (Nov, 2011)All of the sample images in this Review were taken using the 12 megapixel Fine JPEG setting, which gives an average image size of around 3.5Mb.
PowerShot SX240 HS by Photography Blog (May, 2012)The Canon SX240 HS also offers a full range of manual exposure modes for more experienced photographers, fast 10.3fps burst shooting at full 12 megapixel resolution, Face Identification, a range of Creative Filters and a 240fps Super Slow Motion Movie mode.
sensor size
Powershot S100 by Sheraz-A.-Choudhary (Nov, 2011)First off, I don't think it's fair to compare the s100 to DSLRs, APS-C, Four Thirds cameras.
PowerShot SX240 HS by Photography Blog (May, 2012)The inclusion of full manual controls makes the SX240 HS as well suited to more experienced users looking for a compact alternative to their DSLR as it is the beginner, although as you'd perhaps expect there is no raw format support to sweeten the deal further.
wide angle lens
Powershot S100 by Sheraz-A.-Choudhary (Nov, 2011)* 24mm wide-angle is very useful for indoor photography.
PowerShot SX240 HS by Photography Blog (May, 2012)The Canon Powershot SX240 HS offers a Macro setting that allows you to focus on a subject that is 5cms away from the camera when the lens is set to wide-angle.
aperture size
Powershot S100 by DPReview (Dec, 2011)The function ring around the lens is a particularly effective control point, offering quick access to controls like shutter speed, aperture and ISO.
PowerShot SX240 HS by Photography Blog (May, 2012)The new 25-500mm, 20x zoom lens offers a broad focal range that makes it possible to frame up subjects near or far in pretty much an instant, pretty amazing given the size of the SX240 HS which is only a little larger than most compacts.
zoom range
| 0x | 20x | 20x |
Powershot S100 by DPReview (Dec, 2011)The Canon S100 is particularly well-suited to two types of photographers: compact camera shooters looking to upgrade to a similarly small camera with more control, raw mode and better image quality, and ILC photographers looking for a truly compact 'take anywhere' pocket camera with much of the same manual control as their larger cameras.
PowerShot SX240 HS by Photography Blog (May, 2012)The Canon PowerShot SX240 HS is a brand new travel-zoom camera for 2012, offering a massive 20x zoom lens and a 12 megapixel back-illuminated image sensor.
body size
99 x 60 x 28 mm
106 x 61 x 33 mm
Powershot S100 by Sheraz-A.-Choudhary (Nov, 2011)But none of these competitors are comfortably pocketable-this means that the s100 has practically no competition for it's size as a truely pocketable semi-pro camera.
PowerShot SX240 HS by Photography Blog (May, 2012)The SX240 HS records 1920x1080p Full HD movies at 24fps with stereo sound, making it one of the few compact cameras currently on the market to offer such good quality, while the new Intelligent IS system helps to keep footage steady.
Performance Real world tests of Canon Powershot S100 vs Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
battery life
200 photos
230 photos
Powershot S100 by K-Gill (Nov, 2000)Quite simply, it is easy to use, and the battery life is better than most and it recharges fast.
PowerShot SX240 HS by Photography Blog (May, 2012)Slightly curved edges and corners make it appear less boxy and rectangular than it actually is, and while the SX240 HS is noticeably bigger and especially wider than your average compact, it still just about fits into your pocket and is reasonably light too at 231g with the memory card and battery inserted.
max continuous shooting
Powershot S100 by Photography Blog (Nov, 2011)The normal continuous shooting mode offers a still quite impressive shooting rate of 2.3fps.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the PowerShot SX240 HS
| Much faster lens | f/2.0 | vs | f/3.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 40% faster aperture; Better in low light | |||
| Much higher light sensitivity | 12,800 ISO | vs | 3,200 ISO |
| 4x higher light sensitivity; Avoid blur in low light situations | |||
| Shoots RAW | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Adjust white balance and exposure more easily in post production | |||
| Significantly faster rapid fire | 10 fps | vs | 2.4 fps |
| More than 4x faster continuous shooting; Take photos in rapid succession to capture motion | |||
| Includes a GPS | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Records the location of your photos automatically | |||
| Supports HDR | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Combines multiple photos together to capture both bright and dark areas | |||
| Slightly wider lens | 24 mm | vs | 25 mm |
| Almost the same | |||
| Better macro lens | 30 mm | vs | 50 mm |
| 40% closer macro focus; Take great close-up photos | |||
Advantages compared to the Powershot S100
| Significantly larger zoom range | 20x | vs | 5x |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x larger zoom; Great for sports or nature when your subject is further away | |||
| Automatic panorama | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Stitches together multiple photos into a single ultra-wide view | |||
| Much more highly reviewed by consumers | 90% | vs | 78.26% |
| Around 20% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Marginally more recently announced | Feb, 2012 | vs | Sep, 2011 |
| Announced date 4 months later | |||
| Slightly more photos per charge | 230 | vs | 200 |
| 30 more shots; Longer battery life | |||
| Faster max shutter speed | 1/3200 s | vs | 1/2000 s |
| Around 40% faster max shutter speed; capture fast action | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Canon Powershot S100 | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | ||
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Competition What else you should consider
 | 2 | Canon PowerShot S110 Fastest to start up |
 | 3 | Panasonic Lumix TZ30 Most detailed video recording mode |
 | 5 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 2-way tie: High resolution |
 | 6 | Canon PowerShot G12 Has a flip out screen |
 | 7 | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 3-way tie: Most zoom |
 | 8 | Canon IXUS 240 HS Largest screen |
