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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H15 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-H15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced 2 years later than the EX-H15 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the EX-H15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-H15

 SX240 HS EX-H15 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-H15 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-H15

 SX240 HS EX-H15 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider 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) whilst the Casio EX-H15 has measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS against the EX-H15.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and EX-H15 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and EX-H15.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H15 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography features
37
manual focus
has face detection focusing
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-H15 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (224 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition (224 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (230 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography factors
41
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (224 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 grams (0.49 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $300