Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm SL240

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 18 months after the Fujifilm SL240 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX160 IS scores against the Fujifilm SL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm SL240 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm SL240 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.