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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-Z33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 2 years later than the EX-Z33 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX240 HS matches up against the EX-Z33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX240 HS EX-Z33 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 30 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-Z33 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX240 HS EX-Z33 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outside 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) and the Casio EX-Z33 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS against the EX-Z33.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and EX-Z33 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and EX-Z33.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX240 HS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
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manual focus
provides face detect focusing
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than average (106g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average (106 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
41
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (230 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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lighter than average (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 224g (0.49 lbs) 106g (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $120