Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-100
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Announced February 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
- Successor is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Released February 2014
Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-100 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is very comparable but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX240 HS was announced 24 months before the EX-100 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX240 HS grades against the EX-100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Casio Exilim EX-100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Casio EX-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-100
SX240 HS | EX-100 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SX240 HS
EX-100 | SX240 HS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 24 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-100
SX240 HS | EX-100 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-100 has measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS against the EX-100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and EX-100 is 91 and 83 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and EX-100.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The SX240 HS has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more aged SX240 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Casio Exilim EX-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Casio Exilim EX-100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2014-02-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | Super Clear LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/20000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 30.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 lb) | 389g (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
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 | 230 photos | 390 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $572 |