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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS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
Casio EX-100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-100

 SX240 HS EX-100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-100 SX240 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-100

 SX240 HS EX-100 
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).

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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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
features face detect focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-100 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-100 Sports photography information
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-100 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (230 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-100
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