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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 5 months prior to the Fujifilm SL240 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores vs the Fujifilm SL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm SL240

 SX230 HS Fujifilm SL240 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX230 HS

 Fujifilm SL240 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm SL240

 SX230 HS Fujifilm SL240 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS has outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).

See the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm SL240 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS and the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm SL240 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography info
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lighter than others in class (223g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (510g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (510 grams)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 510g (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $280