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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was revealed 3 months before the EX-ZR300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the EX-ZR300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SX240 HS EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-ZR300 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR300

 SX240 HS EX-ZR300 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2012Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS offers outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the EX-ZR300.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and EX-ZR300 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and EX-ZR300.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
37
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (224g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than average in class (224 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (224g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224g (0.49 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
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 Overall 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 500 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $329