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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm JZ300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced 2 years later than the JZ300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX240 HS grades vs the JZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX240 HS JZ300 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX240 HS

 JZ300 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX240 HS JZ300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS and the JZ300.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and JZ300 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and JZ300.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX240 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
37
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (224g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than others in class (224g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (224g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called as - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $180