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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
FujiFilm F80EXR
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 SX240 HS F80EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 21 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Canon SX240 HS

 F80EXR SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm F80EXR

 SX240 HS F80EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography features
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manual focus
has face detect focusing
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm F80EXR as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (210g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (210g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography details
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging advice
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average (210g)
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm F80EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujiFilm FinePix F80EXR
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