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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR 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
  • Refreshed by Canon SX260 HS
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is very similar but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SX240 HS was announced 19 months after the F300EXR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX240 HS grades versus the F300EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX240 HS F300EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX240 HS

 F300EXR SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX240 HS F300EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS versus the F300EXR.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and F300EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and F300EXR.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS has got the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more modern SX240 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography features
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
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lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Otherwise known as - FinePix F305EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $280