Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the FujiFilm F300EXR
SX240 HS | F300EXR | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX240 HS
F300EXR | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR
SX240 HS | F300EXR | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | |
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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 |