Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-FH25

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-FH25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-FH25 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was revealed 20 months after the EX-FH25 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX240 HS scores vs the EX-FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Casio Exilim EX-FH25. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Casio EX-FH25 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FH25 has specifications of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the EX-FH25.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and EX-FH25 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and EX-FH25.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX240 HS to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.