Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JX300
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
- Successor is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix JX305

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm JX300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was introduced 14 months later than the JX300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX240 HS matches up against the JX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the FujiFilm JX300
SX240 HS | JX300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX240 HS
JX300 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm JX300
SX240 HS | JX300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS provides 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) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm JX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS versus the JX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and JX300 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and JX300.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JX300 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 |
Alternative name | - | FinePix JX305 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1800s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lbs) | 130 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | 180 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $110 |