Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 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
- Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
- 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Also Known as FinePix JV105

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm JV100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the JV100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was launched 2 years later than the JV100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX240 HS scores vs the JV100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & FujiFilm FinePix JV100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & FujiFilm JV100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the FujiFilm JV100
SX240 HS | JV100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Canon SX240 HS
JV100 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm JV100
SX240 HS | JV100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has external 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 JV100 has specifications of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm JV100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS and the JV100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and JV100 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and JV100.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX240 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 |
Also called as | - | FinePix JV105 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 37-111mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.2-4.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lbs) | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $99 |