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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX260 HS
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 18 months earlier than the EX-ZR800 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX240 HS grades against the EX-ZR800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SX240 HS EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-ZR800 SX240 HS 
RevealedAugust 2013February 2012More modern by 18 months
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR800

 SX240 HS EX-ZR800 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS vs the EX-ZR800.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and EX-ZR800 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and EX-ZR800.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
features face detect focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography information
61
lighter than others (224 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (470 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (224 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-08-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (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),
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224g (0.49 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs 470 photographs
Form 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $429