- 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...
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
- Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
- Sony Cyber-shot WX50
- Panasonic Lumix TZ30
- Nikon Coolpix S9300
Rated 62% by by c|net (Sep, 2005)The camera is capable of consistently nice snapshots, particularly outdoors in daylight, mostly because it produces bright and natural and fairly accurate colors up to ISO 800.
- 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V compared to the Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
MP18
1/2.5"
Rated 62% by by c|net (Sep, 2005)Otherwise, it has an impressive roster of features and capabilities, including a 4.1-megapixel sensor, a Carl Zeiss 3X zoom lens, two burst modes, 640x480 video capture at 30fps, strong battery life, and fast response times.
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 | 18 MP   | 20 MP |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V by c|net (Sep, 2005)Like all of Sony's 2012 18-megapixel Cyber-shots, most pictures viewed at full size aren't impressive.
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
Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V by c|net (Sep, 2005)To recap: a full-frame sensor is the equivalent size of a frame of 35mm film.
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
Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V by Champignon (Mar, 2013)The Sony Cyber-shot produces incredibly sharp pictures and the "wide angle" has come in handy.
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
Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V by c|net (Sep, 2005)It bests the 8-megapixel EVF-camera competition by offering both excellent wide-angle capabilities with a 28mm-to-200mm focal length range (35mm-camera equivalent) and a f/2.0-to-f/2.8 maximum aperture that promises good low-light performance.
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 |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V by c|net (Sep, 2005)It's not perfect, but for its price and size, it's an excellent choice if you're after a very pocket-friendly snapshooter with some extra zoom.
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
105 x 60 x 34 mm
106 x 61 x 33 mm
Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V by c|net (Sep, 2005)If you're looking for a compact or lightweight model, this isn't it; the Cyber Shot F828 weighs about 2 pounds with battery and media loaded, making it the heaviest non-dSLR camera we've seen.
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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V vs Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
battery life
320 photos
230 photos
Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V by c|net (Sep, 2005)The battery life is a CIPA-rated 340 shots, which is very good, but if you're shooting a lot of video, have the display brightness cranked up, or are using a lot of the multishot modes or burst shooting, this will cut into your battery life.
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
Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V by c|net (Sep, 2005)Combined with the lack of a regular slow-but-steady burst that can shoot a larger number of frames, the HX1 becomes far less useful for continuous shooting than it really should be.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
| Significantly higher resolution screen | 921 k dots | vs | 461 k dots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 2x higher resolution screen | |||
| Much higher light sensitivity | 12,800 ISO | vs | 3,200 ISO |
| 4x higher light sensitivity; Avoid blur in low light situations | |||
| Much higher resolution | 18 MP | vs | 12 MP |
| Around 50% higher resolution; Capture more detail, good for large prints | |||
| Significantly faster rapid fire | 10 fps | vs | 2.4 fps |
| More than 4x faster continuous shooting; Take photos in rapid succession to capture motion | |||
| Create realistic 3D images | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Create 3D photos to view on a 3D TV | |||
| Includes a GPS | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Records the location of your photos automatically | |||
| Faster lens | f/3.3 | vs | f/3.5 |
| Around 10% faster aperture; Better in low light | |||
| Supports HDR | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Combines multiple photos together to capture both bright and dark areas | |||
| More photos per charge | 320 | vs | 230 |
| 90 more shots; Longer battery life | |||
| Longer long exposure | 30 s | vs | 15 s |
| 2x longer long exposure; Capture creative photos such as night sky movement | |||
Advantages compared to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
| Shoots video in 24p | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; For that film look | |||
| Larger zoom range | 20x | vs | 16x |
| Around 30% larger zoom; Great for sports or nature when your subject is further away | |||
| Much more highly reviewed by consumers | 90% | vs | 75.01% |
| Around 20% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Shoots high speed video | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Create slow motion video | |||
| Significantly faster max shutter speed | 1/3200 s | vs | 1/1600 s |
| 2x faster max shutter speed; capture fast action | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V 2-way tie: Best macro lens |
 | 2 | Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v 2-way tie: Largest sensor |
 | 4 | Panasonic Lumix TZ30 More contrast-detection focus points |
 | 5 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 Quite fast max shutter speed |
 | 6 | Leica V-Lux 40 2-way tie: Has a touch screen |
 | 8 | Canon PowerShot IXUS 125 HS Good benchmarked shot to shot times |
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December 9, 2012
Which one have better image quality and Video quality?
Beginner Image quality is very important For family photos and in vacation(Hill stations)
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Image quality,Low Light conditions, negligible noise and blur etc.
A camera to take family photos and videos, photo and video during wedding ocassions, and for slight photography(as a hobby).
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