Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm SL240
SX200 IS | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX200 IS
Fujifilm SL240 | SX200 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 32 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm SL240
SX200 IS | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | |
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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 |