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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX260 HS
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-Z16, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 17 months after the EX-Z16 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX240 HS scores versus the EX-Z16 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SX240 HS EX-Z16 
IntroducedFebruary 2012September 2010Newer by 17 months
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-Z16 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z16

 SX240 HS EX-Z16 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS features external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z16 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-Z16 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS and the EX-Z16.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and EX-Z16 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and EX-Z16.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX240 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (224 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average (224g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (230 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (224 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" -
Resolution of screen 461k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 lb) -
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $100