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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX260 HS
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX240 HS was announced 7 months later than the EX-ZR100 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX240 HS scores against the EX-ZR100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX240 HS EX-ZR100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-ZR100 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX240 HS EX-ZR100 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-ZR100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and EX-ZR100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and EX-ZR100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX240 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
37
you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
61
lighter than competition in class (224g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (230 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than others (204 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 224 grams (0.49 lb) 204 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $300