Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm HS10

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm HS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the HS10 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 20 months after the HS10 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX240 HS scores against the HS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and FujiFilm FinePix HS10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and FujiFilm HS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm HS10 has specifications of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm HS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS vs the HS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and HS10 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and HS10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX240 HS to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.