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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-ZR15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was revealed around the same time to the EX-ZR15 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX240 HS grades vs the EX-ZR15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SX240 HS EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-ZR15 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR15

 SX240 HS EX-ZR15 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has got outside 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) and the Casio EX-ZR15 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-ZR15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS vs the EX-ZR15.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and EX-ZR15 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and EX-ZR15.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
37
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competitors in class (224g)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (230 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (224g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 325 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $249