Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX240 HS versus FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX240 HS was revealed 14 months later than the HS20 EXR making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX240 HS scores versus the HS20 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has sizing of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX240 HS versus FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS versus the HS20 EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and HS20 EXR is 91 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and HS20 EXR.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.