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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX260 HS
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX240 HS was brought out 7 months before the EX-ZR1000 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the EX-ZR1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX240 HS EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-ZR1000 SX240 HS 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2012More recent by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX240 HS EX-ZR1000 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution461k461kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS and the EX-ZR1000.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and EX-ZR1000 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and EX-ZR1000.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (224 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
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lighter than competition (224 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (224g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2012-09-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color 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 speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lbs) 255 grams (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 470 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $572