Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR 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
- Released February 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
- Successor is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix F85EXR

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the F80EXR (12MP) is very close but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and F80EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The SX240 HS was revealed 21 months after the F80EXR making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX240 HS grades against the F80EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the FujiFilm F80EXR
SX240 HS | F80EXR | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Canon SX240 HS
F80EXR | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm F80EXR
SX240 HS | F80EXR | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outside 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 FujiFilm F80EXR has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the F80EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and F80EXR is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and F80EXR.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The newer SX240 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR |
Alternate name | - | FinePix F85EXR |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 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 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 27-270mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 224 grams (0.49 pounds) | 210 grams (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" 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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $0 | $400 |