Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z400
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Launched January 2009

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z400, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was introduced 3 years later than the EX-Z400 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX240 HS grades against the EX-Z400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-Z400
SX240 HS | EX-Z400 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SX240 HS
EX-Z400 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z400
SX240 HS | EX-Z400 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS comes with external dimensions 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-Z400 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS and the EX-Z400.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and EX-Z400 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and EX-Z400.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX240 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 surface 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 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.6-7.0 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lbs) | 130 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-40 |
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 | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $0 |