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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 3 years before the Fujifilm SL240 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX200 IS grades against the Fujifilm SL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm SL240

 SX200 IS Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm SL240 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm SL240

 SX200 IS Fujifilm SL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm SL240 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm SL240.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm SL240 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography features
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average in class (247g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (510 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (510 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 510 gr (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $280