Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000
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![Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/angled/Canon_PowerShot_SX240_HS_0.jpg)
![Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR1000/Casio-EX-ZR1000-front.jpg)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
- Released February 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX260 HS
(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").
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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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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-ZR1000
SX240 HS | EX-ZR1000 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX240 HS
EX-ZR1000 | SX240 HS | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 7 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000
SX240 HS | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Identical 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR1000-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR1000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR1000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR1000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | |
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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 |