Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-FS10

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-FS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and EX-FS10 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 3 years after the EX-FS10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX240 HS grades against the EX-FS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Casio Exilim EX-FS10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Casio EX-FS10 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS has got physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-FS10 has measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-FS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the EX-FS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and EX-FS10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and EX-FS10.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX240 HS to give you greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.