Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm SL240

In this article, we are matching up the Canon SX210 IS versus Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL240 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm SL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS features physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL240 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX210 IS versus Fujifilm SL240 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm SL240 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm SL240.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.