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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-Z800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 19 months after the EX-Z800 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX240 HS scores against the EX-Z800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-Z800

 SX240 HS EX-Z800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-Z800 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z800

 SX240 HS EX-Z800 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z800 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-Z800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the EX-Z800.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and EX-Z800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and EX-Z800.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-Z800 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
37
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z800 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
41
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging factors
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-08-03
Physical type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-120
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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $150