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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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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  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS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
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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

		

		

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

		

		

			
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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
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 has manual focus
 supports face detection autofocus
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 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
Photography Glossary
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
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 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
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 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
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 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