Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Updated by Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
- Launched July 2009
- Also Known as FinePix F75EXR

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX240 HS versus FujiFilm F70EXR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is very similar but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") posses different sensor measurements.

The SX240 HS was announced 2 years later than the F70EXR and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the F70EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the FujiFilm F70EXR
SX240 HS | F70EXR | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon SX240 HS
F70EXR | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm F70EXR
SX240 HS | F70EXR | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the FujiFilm F70EXR has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX240 HS versus FujiFilm F70EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the F70EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and F70EXR is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and F70EXR.
As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX240 HS will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR |
Also Known as | - | FinePix F75EXR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 10MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 3616 x 2712 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 27-270mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $280 |